Orlando Pirates find themselves in a crucial position in the Betway Premiership as they seek to close the gap on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Buccaneers' recent fixture postponement against Golden Arrows due to a waterlogged pitch has seen them fall further behind, with Sundowns extending their tally to 45 points after a 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants.
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The postponement marked the second time Pirates had to reschedule a fixture against a KwaZulu-Natal opponent, following a similar situation against Royal AM in January.
With three games in hand, Pirates are aware that every upcoming fixture is a must-win if they hope to challenge Sundowns for the title.
Jose Riveiro's men will now turn their focus to this afternoon's home clash against Cape Town City, a match that holds significant importance.
Pirates will be looking to avenge their 1-0 defeat in the first-round encounter, where Patrick Maswanganyi's missed penalty proved costly.
A victory today would not only boost morale but also keep their title ambitions alive as they attempt to chase down the reigning champions.
With the likes of Tshegofatso Mabasa leading the attack and a strong defensive lineup featuring Tapelo Xoki and Nkosinathi Sibisi, Pirates will be eager to secure all three points.
As the title race intensifies, Pirates must capitalise on their upcoming fixtures to reduce the deficit and keep their championship hopes alive.
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The Siya crew looks at how Pirates could line up this afternoon:
Sipho Chaine, Deano van Rooyen, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Tapelo Xoki, Deon Hotto, Mohau Nkota, Makhehleni Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi, Tshegofatso Mabasa.
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