A tricky fixture waits for Orlando Pirates in their following CAF Champions League assignment as not much is known about their next opponents.
The Buccaneers are in Cote d'Ivoire for their all-important Group C clash against Stade d'Abidjan on Saturday.
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The Soweto giants are second on the standings in their group and are behind Egyptian and African giants Al Ahly though the two teams are on four points each but separated by the goal difference.
While a lot is known about Bucs' other opponents in the group in Ahly and Algerian giants CR Belouizdad, there isn't much to write home about when it comes to D'Abidjan who are at the bottom of Group C after back-to-back losses against Ahly and Belouizdad respectively in their previous two games in the competition.
While Bucs coach Jose Riveiro knows that a victory at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny could lift his side to a favourable position to advance to the next round, D'Abidjan could prove to be tricky in front of their supporters and cannot be taken lightly.
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Based on how the Buccaneers have fared so far in the competition and how they played against Ahly in Orlando last Saturday, the Siya crew predicts how Riveiro's side could line up this evening.
Predicted Pirates XI: Sipho Chaine, Deano van Rooyen, Thabiso Sesane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Paseka Mako, Mohau Nkota, Makhehleni Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng, Deon Hotto Tshegofatso Mabasa.
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