With Luvuyo Memela set to miss the Soweto Derby, Kudakwashe Mahachi is one of the players mentioned by the Orlando Pirates fans to potentially replace the two-goal hero from the previous Bucs v Kaizer Chiefs match.
Pirates have confirmed that Memela has been ruled out for this weekend's much-anticipated clash due to a knee injury.
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Mahachi is said to have been working hard in training with the hope of getting more game-time in the team.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows player has made only three league substitute appearances for Bucs so far this season.
According to sources close to the Pirates camp, the 25-year-old is said to be working towards improving the situation in order to feature in the remaining matches of the first half of the season.
Mahachi was an unused substitute for Bucs in their last league match, against AmaZulu three weeks ago, while he missed out on being in the matchday squad against Chippa United in the Telkom Knockout last weekend.
The Zimbabwean player's last match for the Buccaneers was during the 0-0 draw against his former team Arrows on October 03.
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Speaking about the upcoming match against Chiefs on Bucs' official social media platforms, Mahachi hinted that he is itching for game-time.
"It's a big game in the country (and) even in Africa. As I was growing up I always watched the Soweto Derby, so it's a dream come true for me to play this game this week," said Mahachi as quoted on Bucs' Twitter account.
"Playing for Orlando Pirates is a big thing. As we play against Kaizer Chiefs (as) I told you, 90 000 people are coming to watch this game, so it will be a dream come true for me to be there," he added.
