Orlando Pirates have their sights set on opening a six-point lead in today’s clash against Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Amstel Arena at 15:30.
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made a string of changes after last weekend’s 4-1 win over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the Nedbank Cup round of 32.
THIRD MEETING OF THE SEASON
The Buccaneers lead the standings on 35 points and possess the league’s tightest defence, having conceded just five goals all season.
At the other end of the table, Marumo Gallants are battling to stay afloat in 13th place and are desperate to snap a 10-match winless run.
When the sides last met, Pirates were beaten in Bloemfontein before avenging that defeat in the Carling Knockout final.
CONFIRMED LINE UPS: ORLANDO PIRATES VS MARUMO GALLANTS
Orlando Pirates starting line-up: Chaine, Sibisi (C), Seema, Ndaba, Van Rooyen, Makhaula, Nemtajela, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Mbuthuma
Substitutes: Buthelezi, Msendami, Chabatsane, Mariko, Mbule, Makgopa, De Jong, Moremi, Hotto.
Marumo Gallants starting line-up: Arubi, Mabotja, Ncube, Otladisa, Oroine, Doumbia, Sikhosana, Mwiinde, Mabuza, Sithole, Bance.
Substitutes: Mblambo, Nhlapo, Mphambaniso, Kunene, Luthuli, Khumalo, Ouattara, Cliffford, Mhlongo.
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