Orlando Pirates starting XI vs Maritzburg United – Makaringe returns, Bandu starts

12:38 am AEST 5/9/22

Going into the game, the Soweto giants will be boosted by the fact that they are yet to lose in their last four outings

Coach Jose Riveiro has named Orlando Pirates’ starting XI to face Maritzburg United in a Premier Soccer League match at Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday.

After a PSL win against Marumo Gallants and seeing off Royal AM in the MTN8 quarter-finals, the Sea Robbers are looking for a third straight victory as they return to Kwa-Zulu Natal province to face United.

The Buccaneers are missing the services of both Deon Hotto, who was injured, and Goodman Mosele, who received a red card against their last opponents.

How Bucs line up:

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Richard Ofori

With the start, the Ghanaian has been given a chance to get his fifth clean sheet of the season.
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Paseka Mako

With Deon Hotto out injured, Mako makes his second start of the season.
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Bandile Shandu

The right-back enjoys another start as his rival Thabiso Monyane - who scored against Royal AM - is missing from the matchday squad.
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Innocent Maela

As Riveiro sticks with his three-man defensive set-up, of the three, Maela will operate on the left side.
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Nkosinathi Sibisi

A regular figure in the defence and his solidity seems to pay off as the technical bench continues to show consistent trust in him.
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Olisa Ndah

The Nigerian has been preferred ahead of Tapelo Xoki, who has returned from injury and is on the bench.
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Thabang Monare

The suspension of Goodman Mosele – who received two yellow cards against Royal AM - has given Monare a chance to grab a place in the first team.
Monare had not featured in the last three games for Pirates.
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Miguel Timm

Timm has proved to be a dependable fallback plan for Orlando Pirates and will partner with returning Thabang Monare.
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Vincent Pule

The opening goal against Royal AM should boost the morale of the forward as he is named among the Sea Robbers’ attackers once again.
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Fortune Makaringe

With Thembinkosi Lorch still unavailable, Makaringe makes a return and is deployed as a left-forward.
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Bienvenu Eva Nga

The forward played for almost an hour and got yellow-carded against Royal AM but has been trusted with another start ahead of Kwame Peprah and Zakhele Lepasa.