Caf Confederation Cup: Orlando Pirates’ starting XI vs Al Ahli Tripoli –  Motshwari returns, Makaringe benched

With four clean sheets in five matches in the Confederation Cup, the Ghanaian should be motivated enough for the semi-final duel.

The right-back has been impressive in the competition and has always been quick to join attacks when Bucs are in attacking mode.

His ability is to add numbers up front when they press the rivals to offer the Soweto side a numerical advantage.

With Paseka Mako still out injured, Maela – who provided an assist against Simba SC in the second leg action of the quarter-final - keeps his place at left-back.

Being one of the team’s captains, Jele should not only ensure they are impervious at the back but should marshall the whole squad against the Libyan side who stand between them and a ticket to the final.

His partnership with Jele at the back means the Sea Robbers have deployed an experienced duo to take charge at the centre of the defence.

Mabaso has been picked as the deep-lying midfielder as Thabang Monare is missing.

The Bafana Bafana star will act as a linking pivot between the midfield and the attacking department in this crucial away game.

The 31-year-old returns to the starting eleven as Fortune Makaringe appears on the bench.

Lorch – who overcame an injury that kept him out for some time - will take charge at the right wing as he looks for his first goal in the ongoing season.

A key attacking asset for Pirates but he needs to regain his scoring touch as the PSL side hopes to return home with a victory from the north.

The scorer of the critical goal against Simba, the Ghanaian has been selected ahead of Terrence Dzvukamanja and Zakhele Lepasa.