Orlando Pirates will have a chance to consolidate second position on the DStv Premiership table when they visit Sekhukhune United on Saturday evening.
DStv Premiership
Teams: Sekhukhune United v Orlando Pirates
Date: 30 March 2024
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Time: 17h45
Pirates extended their unbeaten run since the restart of the season to six matches in all tournaments after cruising to the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup with a 4-0 win over Hungry Lions before the FIFA break.
The Buccaneers were previously in league action after edging Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 and they moved up to second on the table, equal on points with third-placed SuperSport United but they have a superior goal difference.
Sekhukhune, on the other hand, are licking their wounds after they were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup in the round of 16 following a 2-0 defeat to AmaZulu before the FIFA break.
However, Babina Noko are in good form in the league, as they won their fourth game in a row after thrashing Moroka Swallows 4-1.
United are placed sixth on the log with 30 points, just three points behind Pirates.
Jose Riveiro's charges will be looking to complete a league double over Sekhukhune after edging them 1-0 in the first round thanks to a late goal by Thabiso Monyane.
Here's how they line up:
Sekhukhune United: 30. Sangare, 2. Mobbie, 43. Tiwani, 29. Tshibwabwa, 4. Cardoso, 23. Mntambo, 17. Mokwana, 12. Mokotjo, 8. Webber, 15. Mkhize, 10. Mncube
Subs: 32. Mtsweni, 27. Mkhabela, 36. Ntiya-Ntiya, 22. Rikhotso, 35. Mahlangu, 6. Mtshali, 47. Carnell, 26. Mokhele, 34. Ohizu
Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 49. Ndah, 36. Sesane, 7. Hotto, 37. Lebitso, 4. Timm, 41. Mbatha, 14. Saleng, 38. Mofokeng, 18. Dlamini, 9. Mabasa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 39. Mthethwa, 30. Baloni, 25. Kimvuidi, 23. Maela, 21. Kapinga, 15. Ndlondlo, 9. Lepasa, 2. Monyane
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