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Starting XI: Polokwane v Pirates

Starting XI: Polokwane v  Pirates

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on March 16, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Orlando Pirates will be aiming to remain in the Betway Premiership title race when they take on Polokwane City.

Betway Premiership 

Teams: Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates 

Date: 05 April 2025

Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

The Buccaneers were involved in CAF Champions League on Tuesday as they claimed an important 1-0 win over MC Alger in Algeria.

Pirates were also rocked by the news that head coach Jose Riveiro will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

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In the league, the Soweto giants sit 15 points behind league Mamelodi Sundowns but they have played four games less.

Pirates will come up against a Polokwane outfit who returned to winning ways last weekend with a 3-1 victory over Richards Bay.

Phuti Mohafe's charges sit in sixth spot but a win can take the side up to third spot.

However, Pirates are unbeaten in their last 15 league encounters against Rise and Shine, which includes a 3-0 win in the early season fixture.

Here's how they line up:

Polokwane City: 50. Bwire, 22. Makhubela, 33. Ndlovu, 34. Nkaki, 5. Baloyi, 21. Kambala, 7. Ramabu, 14. Maphangule, 17. Dlamini, 8. Letshedi, 11. Appollis

Subs: 40. Mathebula, 42. Manthonsi, 4. Nikani, 47. Batlhabane, 43. Gwangqa, 47. Goovadia, 15. Raphadu, 23. Ntamane, 45. Ramushu

Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 3. Van Rooyen, 44. Mbokazi, 29. Mako, 5. Sibisi, 8. Makhaula, 16. Mbatha, 28. Maswanganyi, 33. Nkota, 38. Mofokeng, 17. Makgopa

Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 30. Madiba, 27. Xoki, 26. Shandu, 25. Kimvuidi, 20. Mosele, 19. Mabasa, 18. Dlamini, 7. Hotto

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