Orlando Pirates XI to face LPRC Oilers - Mabasa returns, Makgaka dropped

The veteran shot-stopper has done relatively well in the absence of Pirates' first-choice keeper Richard Ofori, who is out injured. 

Mpontshane will be oozing with confidence after keeping his fourth clean sheet of the season in the PSL when Bucs thrashed Stellenbosch FC 3-0 on Wednesday.

The lanky defender came on for Bandile Shandu as a substitute against Stellies after the latter had picked up an injury.

Mngonyama has replaced Shandu in the starting line-up having already started Bucs' two Confederation Cup games against Congo-Brazzaville's Diables Noirs in October this year.

The diminutive full-back has been one of Pirates' best players this season.

Mako keeps his place in the team despite Innocent Maela's return from injury.

The versatile player missed the game against Stellenbosch FC and has operated as a right-back, centre back and midfielder this season.

Mabaso replaces Olisa Ndah in the starting line-up with the Nigerian defender not part of the Bucs squad registered with Caf.

Happy Jele is still injured, while Thulani Hlatshwayo has fallen out of favour.

The 31-year-old defender has brought leadership and experience to the Bucs defence which has seen the team keep clean sheets against Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch.

Nyauza, who has been captaining the team in the absence of Jele and Hlatshwayo, will be looking to lead Pirates to a win in Liberia.

The Bafana international marked his return to the Bucs starting line-up with a great performance against Stellies.

Motshwari will be looking to dominate the midfield battle and put the Buccaneers in a position to win the game.

The skilful midfielder keeps his place in the starting line-up despite having struggled for form in recent weeks.

Makaringe gets the nod ahead of Thabang Monare.

The Zimbabwe international makes his return to the team after being benched against Stellenbosch.

Dzvukamanja surprisingly starts ahead of Collins Makgaka, who was impressive in midweek.

The former Chippa United playmaker was dropped from the Bucs starting line-up ahead of the clash with Stellies.

Mntambo could be key to a Pirates win over the Oilers.

The Buccaneers will pin their hopes of defeating the Oilers on the Namibia international.

Hotto inspired the Soweto giants to a 3-0 win over Stellies by scoring a brace and he will be keen to replicate the same form in Monrovia.

The Bafana international has been recalled to the starting line-up after missing Bucs' last two games.

Mabasa will be looking to score and inspire Pirates to a win in Liberia.