Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: Samir Nurkovic of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Abel Mabaso of Orlando Pirates during the 2019 Telkom Knockout quarter final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, on 2 November 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Follow the action from Orlando Stadium where Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs meet in the Carling Black Label Cup from 17:00 on Sunday .
Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: Samir Nurkovic of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Abel Mabaso of Orlando Pirates during the 2019 Telkom Knockout quarter final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, on 2 November 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Follow the action from Orlando Stadium where Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will meet in the Carling Black Label Cup from 17:00 on Sunday 1 August.
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In a testament to his popularity with the fans Itumeleng Khune has been named to start in goal for Kaizer Chiefs.
Khune will have the experienced defensive pairing of Erick Mathoho and Daniel Cardoso protecting his goal. Ramahlwe Mphahlele and Happy Mashiane will fill the fullback roles.
Lebogang Manyama is a notable absentee from a fairly young Kaizer Chiefs midfield.
Samir Nurkovic and Khama Billiat partner up front for Kaizer Chiefs.
Orlando Pirates sport an equally experienced central defensive duo with Bafana Bafana skipper Thulani Hlatshwayo teaming up with Innocent Maela.
Deon Hotto and Fortune Makaringe will need to get forward as often as possible to support Gabadinho Mhango up front, who will play as the lone striker thanks to an injury crisis in the Sea Robbers camp.
Both Hotto and Makaringe have a keen eye for goal though, so we can expect the defense to be tested despite Pirates’ staffing issues.
Pirates: Richard Ofori (GK), Thulani Hlatshwayo, Innocent Maela, Wayde Jooste, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Thembinkosi Lorch, Ben Motshwari, Deon Hotto, Fortune Makaringe, Thabang Monare, Gabadinho Mhango.
Chiefs: Itumeleng Khune (GK), Erick Mathoho, Daniel Cardoso, Happy Mashiane, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Lebohang Lesako, Njabulo Blom, Kearyn Baccus, Sabelo Radebe, Samir Nurkovic, Khama Billiat.