Orlando Pirates name starting lineup for All Stars clash

Orlando Pirates make the short journey to Braamfontein to face All Stars in a crunch Nedbank Cup clash.

The Buccaneers will be looking to win their second trophy of the season after already lifting the MTN8 title.

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It all starts tonight for Jose Riveiro’s side who frankly don’t have any other silverware to play for considering Mamelodi Sundowns’ league form.

All Stars head into tonight’s clash in decent form. The Motsepe Foundation Championship side sit sixth on the log standings, just nine points behind log leaders Casric stars.

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All Stars vs Orlando Pirates: Starting Lineups

All Stars XI: Mtshali, Makobela, Modise, Sesane, Baartman, Baloni, Mtshali, Nyembe, Figareido, Mofokeng.

Subs: Mothibedi, Peters, Nkwanyana, Hoala, Ndwandwe, Mphuthi, Jesse, Thopola, Makgalwa.

Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Xoki, Mthethwa, Mako, Timm, Mosele, Mako, Hotto, Dlamini, Saleng, Dzvukamanja.

Subs: Mpontshane, Erasmus, Makhaula, Marou, Souaibou, Monare, Ndlondlo, Lorch, Monyane.

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Bucs players are hungry – Riveiro

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“We live in a competitive environment. Not only when we go to matches, people need to understand that.” the Orlando Pirates head coach said as quoted by IOL.

“The players come every morning hungry to train well, express themselves on the field and prepare to understand the needs of the week and game against Mamelodi Sundowns.

“Being a coach is not that easy by just selecting the best players. You have to select the ones that you consider the best one to win a game.”

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