Orlando Pirates Swallows

Orlando Pirates Fans during DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows on the 14 January 2022 at Orlando Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates name starting XI for Maritzburg United clash

Take a look at how both Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United have opted to lineup for tonight’s DStv Premiership clash below

Orlando Pirates Swallows

Orlando Pirates Fans during DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows on the 14 January 2022 at Orlando Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates return to DStv Premiership action this evening when they host Maritzburg United.

The Buccaneers have the possibility of moving into the top three with a victory this evening but they’ll have to do so without head coach Jose Riveiro.

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Standing in their way however is a resurgent United side, under a familiar face, Fadlu Davids!

Despite winning three out of their last five league matches, Maritzburg United still sit in the relegation zone.

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A win today however could see them shoot up to ninth on the log standings!

Orlando Pirates vs Maritzburg United: Starting Lineups

Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Xoki, Maela, Mako, Shandu, Timm, Ndlondlo, Hotto, Saleng, Lorch, Dzvukamanja.

Subs: Mpontshane, Mthethwa, Makhaula, Monyane, Dlamini, Pule, Motshwari, Erasmus, Marou.

Maritzburg United XI: Leaner, Bhengu, De Goede, Palace, Cross, Human, Moloisane, Jooste, Njoti, Loukouna, Peprah.

Subs: Ndlovu, Ndengane, Samu, Makuma, Zuma, Kimvuidi, Tlolane, Conco, Meza.

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Tonight’s crunch DStv Premiership match will be televised live on SuperSport PSL. You can live stream the action on MultiChoice’s streaming platform DStv Now (Subscription required).

The match however won’t be televised on SABC.

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Orlando Pirates stopper Richard Ofori warming up. @rich.ofori on Instagram

Jose is ‘cool’ – Xoki

“He is a great mentor, very cool head, very calm and a father figure in a way.” – Bucs defender Tapelo Xoki said regarding the Orlando Pirates coach as quoted by IdiskiTimes.

“He’ll scold you when he needs to, but he always makes sure that you are comfortable as well. He does care about your state of being as a person more than being a footballer.

“So he is someone who’s come with great leadership qualities together with his technical staff.”

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Pirates players in training Image: Twitter/orlandopirates