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Pirates’ Cup Final Goalkeeper Conundrum

Pirates’ Cup Final Goalkeeper Conundrum

Orlando Pirates will have a big decision to make on goalkeeping for their important match against AmaZulu.

The Buccaneers will play Usuthu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday in the final of the MTN8 and Jose Riveiro and the team will be hoping to make the club and their supporters happy by bringing the trophy home.

Read: Pirates' Riveiro Comments On Refereeing After Soweto Derby Loss 

In Richard Ofori's absence, as the Ghanaian international was disturbed by injury on his progress, Siyabonga Mpontshane has been playing and did well.

The 36-year-old has kept four clean sheets from five matches he has played in all competitions and conceded one.

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While he was criticized by some fans for conceding against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday after he caught out of his line which allowed for Yusuf Maart to score a stunning goal, Mpontshane had been superb throughout the match and made some brilliant saves.

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With Ofori back, as he was on the bench in the Soweto derby, Riveiro may have a tough decision to make on the keeper to select for the final.

Ofori appeared to be the number one under the Spanish mentor as he had played in all the matches until he was disrupted on his progress by injury against AmaZulu over two weeks ago.

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