Unpopular opinion: THREE Chiefs players wouldn’t make Pirates

These three Kaizer Chiefs players would not even make it into Orlando Pirates starting XI. Talk about unpopular opinions.

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Jose Riveiro and the Bucs would not even look at these Amakhosi players.

Siyethembe Sithebe, Happy Mashiane and Njabulo Ngcobo would all be benched if they played for the Bucs,

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THREE CHIEFS PLAYERS WHO PIRATES WOULD BENCH

Sithebe is a regular in Amakhosi’s midfield.

However, he would not start for the Bucs.

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SALENG, LORCH AND TIMM TO GOOD FOR CHIEFS’ SITHEBE

This is because Miguel Timm, Monnapule Saleng and Thembinkosi Lorch are all in better form. Timm is one of the most solid and consistent players in the PSL while Saleng is arguably, the find of the season (alongside Mamelodi Sundowns’ Cassius Mailula). His talent is astonishing and his form speaks to this – Saleng has notched up a truly impressive 10 goals and five assists in the DStv Premiership.

Finally, since Lorch has returned he has brought spark and skill to the Bucs midfield, far more than Sithebe who has lacked attacking threat all season.

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SOLID BUCS DEFENCE TO SOLID FOR NGCOBO

Then, the Bucs defence has been the heart of their success this season. Nkosinathi Sibisi and Tapelo Xoki have been excellent this season.

While Ngcobo has hardly featured and in the recent match against Swallows and Sekhukhune United he was not impressive enough to warrant selection into Amakhosi’s side. So, he will certainly not be good enough to make the Bucs if you look at recent form.

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OUT OF POSITION MASHIANE WOULD BE OUT OF BUCS LINE-UP

Finally, Mashiane has been utilized as a forward in Amakhosi’s two recent matches. He has looked out of position, which he is.

Therefore, he would never be able to challenge Deon Hotto, Terrence Dzvukamanja or Kermit Erasmus at the Bucs.

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AMAKHOSI GO INTO THE SOWETO DERBY AS UNDERDOGS

The Bucs are on a roll with Riveiro’s men securing six wins in a row in the PSL.

In contrast, Amakhosi have lost their last two matches. Meaning, the Bucs carry form and momentum into the latest edition of the Soweto derby while the Glamour Boys have not been so glamorous and are struggling.

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Arthur Zwane will be desperate to beat the Bucs in the Nedbank Cup semi-final in order to save face as his side are now likely to miss out on playing CAF football next season. This is their last shot at silverware and Amakhosi fans desperately need a title – and a win, to start.

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