Despite failing to keep a clean sheet in his last three PSL matches for the Buccaneers, he has been trusted in goal.
The versatile player produced a solid defensive display on his return to the right-back position against Chiefs. It is not a surprise seeing him in the starting XI ahead of Pule Mmodi.
The hard-working full-back has been one of Pirates' best players thus far in the current season. He will hope to keep good form against Abafana Bes'thende.
The Nigeria international was arguably Pirates' best centre-back against Chiefs and he was unlucky to concede a late penalty.
The Pirates vice-captain Thulani Hlatshwayo was one of the reasons why Bucs lost to Chiefs as he made defensive mistakes and one of them led to a goal. He has been replaced by Nyauza.
Despite overcoming his injury problems, the experienced Thabang Monare is out and Shandu will shield the Pirates defence.
Makaringe will be eager to dominate the midfield battle and put Bucs in a postion to win the game.
Despite his good form, Kabelo Dlamini paves way for Makgaka.
Terrence Dzvukamanja drops to the bench, with Hotto taking his place.
The experienced attacker has now scored in three successive matches for the Buccaneers making him the most in-form Bucs player at the moment and he is expected to be a key player again.
In the absence of 25-year-old Tshegofatso Mabasa, Kwame steps in to lead the attack.
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