Royal Leopards CEO Frank Hurube has warned Orlando Pirates not to underestimate his side in their CAF Confederation Cup clash on Sunday. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter
Orlando Pirates ring the changes for Gallants clash!
Take a look at how both Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates lineup ahead of this evening’s mouth-watering Nedbank Cup clash below!
Royal Leopards CEO Frank Hurube has warned Orlando Pirates not to underestimate his side in their CAF Confederation Cup clash on Sunday. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter
Marumo Gallants welcome Orlando Pirates to the New Peter Mokaba stadium for a mouth-watering Nedbank Cup clash this evening.
The Buccaneers will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing Soweto derby loss against Kaizer Chiefs over the weekend.Marumo Gallants on the other hand will be looking to continue on their merry way.
Dan Malesela’s men will be looking to make it five wins from five matches against Orlando Pirates this afternoon.
The winner from today’s round of 16 clash will keep their Nedbank Cup title hopes alive and should it be required, extra time and penalties will decide the winner!
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Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates: Starting lineups
Gallants XI: Ndlovu, Nkili, Mvelase, Mabotja, Nhlapo, Timm, Otladisa, Ngema, Ndlondlo, Molangoane, Dion.
Subs: Arubi, Manaka, Lamola, Gumede, Mnyamane, Mpambaniso, Sibeko, Kumalo, Khiba.
Pirates XI: Ofori, Jele, Ndah, Shandu, Mako, Monare, Mosele, Dlamini, Hotto, Lepasa, Peprah.
Subs: Mpontshane, Nyauza, Dzvukamanja, Mntambo, Maela, Sam, Mabasa, Lorch, Mabaso.
Davids wary of dangerous Marumo Gallants!
“They are on a fantastic run and they have got a clear playing identity. It’s something that resonates with us as well.” Orlando Pirates co-coach Fadlu Davids told reporters.
“With slight differences in relation to the intensity we play at, and the speed, but he [Dan Malesela] has done a fantastic job so far. You can only admire and see the coach’s personality comes through within the team and we know we’re going to face a tough opponent.
“It’s not a team that really has too many shots on goal, they prefer possession and creating the perfect opportunity. So, with Gallants’s possession-based style.
“It’s about how we can implement our own Orlando Pirates style of play while knowing their weaknesses as well.
“What is facing us is a team in form, a good footballing team, a team that you have to respect on all fronts. We have one goal – to progress to the next round,”
Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates: How to LIVE STREAM
Action at the New Peter Mokaba stadium gets underway at 18:00. The match will be televised live on SuperSport PSL.
You can also live stream today’s match between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants on Multichoice’s streaming platform DStv Now (Subscription required).
