Orlando Pirates team picture during the 2023 Nedbank Cup Last 32 match between All Stars and Orlando Pirates at the Wits Stadium, Johannesburg on the 11 February 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby this weekend, and the visitors have an added disadvantage.
Orlando Pirates team picture during the 2023 Nedbank Cup Last 32 match between All Stars and Orlando Pirates at the Wits Stadium, Johannesburg on the 11 February 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs have their fair share of worries this weekend, but Orlando Pirates are not stress free either. A major absence will be keenly felt at the FNB Stadium.
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As both clubs have confirmed with excitement this week, Amakhosi will be at home to the Sea Robbers at Soccer City. The home side are under immense pressure after last weekend’s 3-2 loss to Golden Arrows, while the visitors are bouncing after four wins on the trott.
But there will be a psychological setback…
After losing his cool with the officials in the Nedbank Cup against All Stars, coach Riveiro was handed a red card.
The Buccaneers confirmed that the Spaniard will serve suspension against Amakhosi this weekend.
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Meanwhile, Riveiro’s Spanish assistant Sergio Almenara will therefore take charge.
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