Orlando Pirates will be eager to maintain their momentum when they face SuperSport United in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals this afternoon at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
The Buccaneers bounced back from their disappointing 2-0 Betway Premiership defeat against Marumo Gallants with a vital 1-0 victory over Chippa United on Wednesday, a result that lifted their spirits ahead of this crucial knockout fixture.
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Coach Jose Riveiro is keen for his team to continue their winning form and advance to the semifinals for the third consecutive season.
With silverware already secured earlier in the campaign in the form of the MTN8, the Spanish tactician will be hoping to add another trophy to the club's cabinet.
However, Pirates will face a significant challenge as they will be without several key players. Captain and experienced defender Nkosinathi Sibisi is suspended after accumulating his second set of yellow cards against Chippa.
Additionally, the club is grappling with injuries to influential players such as Patrick Maswanganyi, Miguel Timm, Thabiso Monyane, Zakhele Lepasa, Thabiso Lebitso, and Thabiso Sesane, among others.
Despite these setbacks, Pirates still have enough depth to field a competitive line-up.
Riveiro might look to youngsters Siyabonga Ndlozi and Mbekezeli Mbokazi to strengthen the team defensively, while the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota will be expected to produce magic in attack.
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As Pirates fans will be eager to see if their team can overcome adversity and secure a spot in the semifinals, the Siya crew takes a look at how the side could line up.
Sipho Chaine, Siyabonga Ndlozi, Tapelo Xoki, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deon Hotto, Mohau Nkota, Thalente Mbatha, Makhehleni Makhaula, Kabelo Dlamini, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Relebohile Mofokeng.
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