Orlando Pirates will be seeking a return to winning ways when they come up against Moroka Swallows in the Original Soweto Derby on Wednesday evening.
DStv Premiership
Teams: Moroka Swallows v Orlando Pirates
Date: 03 April 2024
Venue: Dobsonville Stadium
Time: 19h30
Pirates' six-game unbeaten run in all competitions came to an end after a 2-1 loss to Sekhukhune United on Saturday evening.
The Buccaneers, as a result, dropped down to fourth on the log with 33 points, five points behind second-placed Stellenbosch and will be looking to remain in contention for a CAF Champions League spot.
Swallows, on the other hand, ended an 11-game winless run in the league after edging Cape Town Spurs 1-0 thanks to a last-gasp winner by Gabadinho Mhango.
The Birds pulled ten points clear of the relegation zone, as they moved up to 13th spot on the log.
However, Mhango will not be able to come up against his former team as he is suspended for the encounter due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Pirates will be chasing a league double over Swallows after beating them 2-0 in the first round thanks to goals by Evidence Makgopa and an own goal by Sipho Sibiya.
Here's how they line up:
Moroka Swallows: 16. Akpeyi, 36. Mphahlele, 50. Nyauza, 45. Mngonyama, 77. Ngqnga, 28. Sanou, 8. Phalane, 80. Mahlonoko, 37. Everson, 10. Mtshali, 29. Koapeng
Subs: 31. T.Mbanjwa, 25. Maponya, 19. Tshanini, 33. Khupe, 2. S.Sibiya, 21. Khumalo, 6. Mthethwa, 24. V. Sibiya, 30. L. Mbanjwa.
Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 27. Xoki, 5. Sibisi, 7. Hotto, 37. Lebitso, 4. Timm, 41. Mbatha, 28. Maswanganyi, 18. Dlamini, 38. Mofokeng, 19. Mabasa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 23. Maela, 36. Sesane, 2. Monyane, 16. Makhaula, 25. Kimvuidi, 15. Ndlondlo, 21. Kapinga, 9. Lepasa
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