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Insider: The Changes Pirates Could Make For CAFCL

Insider: The Changes Pirates Could Make For CAFCL

Tapelo Xoki of Orlando Pirates (l) warming up during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 08 May 2024

Orlando Pirates could employ a slightly different approach on how they set up for games as their campaign in the CAF Champions League group stages is set to begin, the Siya crew has learnt.

The Buccaneers will be away to CR Belouizdad at the Stade du 5 Juillet in Algeria on Tuesday for the first of their upcoming Group C matches, and according to sources Jose Riveiro could look to make a few adjustments to the team for the game and the other highly competitive encounters in the continental competition. 

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Bucs are in one of the toughest groups in this year's competition which consists of Egyptian giants Al Ahly, who are one of Africa's most successful clubs with 12 Champions League titles, as well as Belouizdad and Stade d'Abidjan from Ivory Coast who are making their first appearance in the group stages. 

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With experienced defenders Tapelo Xoki and Bandile Shandu back in training after recovering from their respective injuries, Riveiro could be spoilt for choice in selecting his matchday squad, according to informants.   

"It's an important competition that the club wants to do well in after a long time, and you can expect changes here and there. Especially in defence and in the absence of (Olisa) Ndah, that's where there could be some adjustments as experience will be key for the team. Guys like Xoki and Shandu are back and could be close to making the matchday squads again and their experience will be key in these kinds of games," said the source.   

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