Orlando Pirates team at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Image: BackpagePix.
Pirates to replace the goalkeeper today
DStv Premiership giants Orlando Pirates return to live action. Melusi Buthelezi is expected to be out after he was hijacked on Thursday.
Orlando Pirates team at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Image: BackpagePix.
Orlando Pirates players have work today. Polokwane City will play hosts in Limpopo, but the visitor’s key goalkeeper will be off.
DSTV PREMIERSHIP SCHEDULE: POLOKWANE CITY VS ORLANDO PIRATES
The Sea Robbers are hunting to finish second in May and play CAF Champions League football next season.
A good step will be a win in Polokwane this afternoon.
In the last five games, Pirates have one draw, two defeats and two wins. On the opposite side, Polokwane have two wins, a draw and two defeats.
Additonally, the Buccaneers picked out Polokwane’s likely dangerman: Oswin Appollis.
“The highly-rated Oswin Appollis is a notable boost for the hosts as he returns from suspension after sitting out the game against the Natal Rich Boys following an accumulation of yellow cards,” Pirates reported.
“The speedy attacker has been Rise and Shine’s star in the ongoing campaign, churning out a number of impressive performances for the newly-promoted outfit. The 22-year-old has seamlessly slotted into various positions up front, contributing with five goals and three assists across competitions,” the report added.
MELUSI BUTHELEZI TO MISS THE MATCH
Meanwhile, one of the club’s key players is set to miss the fixture. Goalkeeper Buthelezi was hijacked and taken hostage on Thursday night.
The good news is the 25-year-old is safe. Pirates media officer Thandi Merafe confirmed that Buthelezi was attacked in Thokoza, Gauteng.
Merafe said the Nqutu-born player needs to be given space to recover from the traumatic experience.
Sipho Chaine or Richard Ofori will be starting in goals this afternoon. The match will start at 15:30 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
