Orlando Pirates will be aiming to bounce back in their last game of the year when they host Stellenbosch in the DStv Premiership on Friday evening.
DStv Premiership
Teams: Orlando Pirates v Stellenbosch FC
Date: 29 December 2023
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Time: 20h00
Pirates could not extend their unbeaten run to seven matches after they were hammered 3-1 by SuperSport United last Saturday.
The Buccaneers, as a result, dropped down to fourth on the table with 25 points, four points behind second-placed SuperSport.
Stellies, meanwhile, will be back in action for the first time since winning the Carling Knockout after beating TS Galaxy on penalties following a 1-1 draw in extra-time two weeks ago.
In addition to their successful cup run, Steve Barker's charges are also in good form in the league, as they have won five of their last six league matches and are unbeaten in that run, after edging rivals Cape Town City 1-0 prior to the final.
The Western Cape side are lying fifth on the table with 23 points, just two points behind the Buccaneers and they will be without Fawaaz Basadien due to suspension.
The Soweto giants will be looking to turn the tables after losing 1-0 to Stellenbosch in their opening league game.
Here's how they line up:
Orlando Pirates: 35. Buthelezi, 27. Xoki, 49. Ndah, 7. Hotto, 11. Makaringe, 4. Timm, 15. Ndlondlo, 28. Maswanganyi, 3. Lorch, 25. Kimvuidi, 17. Makgopa
Subs: 40 Mpontshane, 5. Sibisi, 23. Maela, 20. Baloni, 18. Dlamini, 14. Saleng, 12. Otladisa, 38. Mofokeng, 45. Pule
Stellenbosch: 17. Stephens, 45. Toure, 22. Sibande, 7. Van Rooyen, 8. Nduli, 24. Moloisane, 23. Adams, 5. Matsheke, 14. Oura, 34. Titus, 9. Rayners
Subs: 35. Langeveldt, 26. Mcaba, 33. De Kock, 28. Palace, 20. Sekgota, 18. De Jong, 29. Van Wyk, 19. Boji
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