Orlando Pirates will be aiming to keep their CAF Champions League ambitions alive when they face Chippa United for the second time in four days.
DStv Premiership
Teams: Orlando Pirates v Chippa United
Date: 08 May 2024
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Time: 19h30
These two sides faced off at a sold out Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, where Orlando Pirates claimed a 3-1 victory and booked their spot in the Nedbank Cup final.
There was a war of words after the clash, with Chippa co-coach Kwanele Kopo accusing Pirates' Jose Riveiro of using abusive language throughout the game.
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In the league, the Buccaneers have won their last four encounters, which includes a 2-0 win away to Cape Town City on Worker's Day.
Chippa, meanwhile, have ambitions of finishing in the top eight and a win this evening could see them overtake Kaizer Chiefs, provided Polokwane City drop points against Richards Bay.
The Chilli Boys will be without striker Bienvenu Eva Nga, who was sent off in the cup loss against Pirates over the weekend.
Here's how they line up:
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Maela, Xoki, Sesane, Monyane, Mbatha, Makhaula, Maswanganyi, Dlamini, Mofokeng, Mabasa
Subs: Buthelezi, Ndah, Sibisi, Ndlondlo, Timm, Kapinga, Pule, Otladisa, Makgopa
Chippa United: Nwabali, Kammies, Poggenpoel, Chabalala, Makhele, Majogoro, Ntsabo, Kwabiya, Luthuli, Francis, Kambindu
Subs: Johnson Tyongwana, Malaoa, Nhlapho, Mqokozo, Pietersen Maarman, Mahlatsi, Ndwandwa
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