JUST IN: Orlando Pirates announce starting lineup for Soweto derby!

Orlando Pirates and Jose Riveiro have announced their starting XI set to do battle against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby!

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Riveiro has named a very strong, balanced and attacking team for his first-ever Soweto derby.

He has opted to go all out with the inform Monnapule Saleng, Kermit Erasmus, Deon Hotto and Zakhele Lepasa all starting up front.

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In the midfield, Goodman Mosele comes in for the suspended Miguel Timm.

He is joined by Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo who will be playing in his maiden Soweto derby.

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Innocent Maela will captain the Bucs. Furthermore, he is joined by Thabiso Monyane, Olisa Ndah and Nkosinathi Sibisi at the back.

Finally, Riveiro has opted for continuity as he is starting Siyabonga Mpontshane ahead of Richard Ofori who is back from injury.

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Orlando Pirates XI: Mpontshane, Monyane, Ndah, Sibisi, Maela, Ndlondlo, Mosele, Lepasa, Hotto, Erasmus, Saleng.

Substitutes: Bvuma, Mathoho, Mashiane, Alexander, Ngezana, Sithebe, Frosler, Matlou, Sekgota

Kaizer Chiefs XI : Petersen, Solomons, Dove, Kwinika, Hlanti, Blom, Maart, Nk. Ngcobo, Dolly ©, Du Preez, Billiat

Substitutes: Ofori, Xoki, Mako, Shandu, Makgaka, Dlamini, Makaringe, Motshwari, Peprah.