Orlando Pirates starting XI for Raja Casablanca clash revealed

It’s make or break for Orlando Pirates this evening when they visit Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca in the CAF Confederation Cup and below is how Josef Zinnbauer’s team lineup this afternoon.

Orlando Pirates and Raja Casablanca played out to a grueling 1-1 draw a week ago in Orlando however the Moroccan’s earned a valuable away goal placing them in the driver’s seat ahead of this afternoon.

Josef Zinnbauer will need an inspired performance from his side should they wish to topple the team that went unbeaten during the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Take a look at the playing personnel Orlando Pirates have opted to field ahead for today’s crunch CAF Confederation Cup Quarterfinal second-leg clash against Raja Casablanca.

Orlando Pirates vs Raja Casablanca: Starting lineups

Orlando Pirates XI: Sandilands, Hlatshwayo, Maela, Jooste, Mako, Ndlovu, Mabaso, Monare, Pule, Hotto, Lorch

Subs: Ofori, Motshwari, Mntambo, Zungu, Makaringe, Dlamini, Sam, Nyauza, Mhango

Raja Casablanca XI: Zniti, Benhalib, Haddad, Arjoune, Ngoma, El Wardi, Jbira, Rahimi, Hadhoudi, Ngita, Madkour.

We have to score first – Zinnbauer

“I hope the referee will not be making mistakes so that at the end of the day we don’t talk about what he missed or what he did wrong,” Orlando Pirates head coach Josef Zinnbauer said ahead of today’s CAF Confederation Cup clash.

“What is always important in football, a clear refereeing structure will make a good game and the better team has to win the game and not discussing about the referees. We cannot speak about the referees. We have it in our hands and the opponents in their hands so let’s play and we hope we will have a neutral referee who will not be making mistakes.

“We are ready for this game. We respect the opponents, they are a big club and we are aware of what they can do. We expect high pressure and but we have a chance, we saw it in the last game at home. We have a chance, we came here not as a small team. Orlando Pirates are also a big club. We know we have the quality, we can score.

“It will not be so easy for Raja Casablanca if we score, they are at home and they are under pressure. We are looking forward to the semi-finals, that is the reason why we are here. We must try to score and make the task difficult for them.”

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Raja Casablanca vs Orlando Pirates: LIVE STREAM

Action in Morocco gets underway at 18:00. The match will not be televised in South Africa however THIS WEBSITE will be providing you with a free-to-watch live stream shortly before kick-off.

Today’s clash between Raja Casablanca and Orlando Pirates is the second-leg clash of the quarter-final stage. Should it be necessary, the match will be decided by extra-time and penalties.