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Soweto Derby: Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face Swallows FC

Austin Ditlhobolo
19:02 GMT+3 05/08/2022
Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates, July 2022
The Buccaneers are set to face their traditional rivals on Saturday afternoon under a new coach

This will be Pirates' first PSL match of the 2022-23 season and they will be looking to make a winning start to the new campaign.

Bucs could be boosted by the availability of Paseka Mako and Vincent Pule who sustained long-term injuries last season.

The Houghton-based giants have been busy in the current transfer window signing new p[layers.

Tapelo Xoki (AmaZulu) and Nkosinathi Sibisi (Golden Arrows), Evidence Makgopa (Baroka FC), Bienvenu Eva Nga and Azola Matrose (both Chippa United), Miguel Timm (Marumo Gallants), Shane Saralina (Pele Pele) have all joined Pirates.


Matrose has since been loaned back to Chippa.

GOAL takes a look at how Bucs could start against Amaswaiswai.

Editors' Picks

  • Richard Ofori Orlando Pirates 2022.

    GOALKEEPER - Richard Ofori

    The Ghana international is set to start in goal after recovering from the injury which he picked up while on national duty two months ago.

  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bafana Bafana, June 2021

    CENTRAL DEFENDER - Nkosinathi Sibisi

    The former Lamontville Golden Arrows captain could be handed his official debut in a 3-4-2-1 formation which was used mostly by new Pirates coach Jose Riveiro in Finland.

  • Olisa Ndah, Orlando Pirates, October 2021

    CENTRAL DEFENDER - Olisa Ndah

    The lanky centre-back enjoyed a good debut season at Pirates last term.

  • Innocent Maela, Orlando Pirates, December 2021

    CENTRAL DEFENDER - Innocent Maela

    The left-footed defender will be hoping to start his reign as Bucs captain with a win.

  • Bandile Shandu Orlando Pirates 2022.

    RIGHT WING-BACK - Bandile Shandu

    The flying wing-back was one of Bucs' standout performers last season and he will be keen to impress once again.

  • Paseka Mako, Orlando Pirates, October 2021

    LEFT WING-BACK - Paseka Mako

    The diminutive full-back is most likely to start having had enough time to recover from a head injury.

  • Thabang Monare Orlando Pirates.

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Thabang Monare

    The former Jomo Cosmos captain's experience will be important in midfield as Bucs look to control the game.

  • Goodman Mosele Orlando Pirates 2022.

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Goodman Mosele

    The promising midfielder established himself as a regular at the Soweto giants last season.


  • Thembinkosi Lorch, Orlando Pirates, February 2022

    RIGHT FORWARD - Thembinkosi Lorch

    The accomplished attacker was playing some of his best football towards the end of last season and he will be keen to continue where he left off.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando Pirates, November 2021

    LEFT FORWARD - Deon Hotto

    The hard-running player was Bucs' best attacker last season producing the most assists and goals for the Buccaneers.

  • Bienvenu Eva Nga, Chippa United, December 2021

    CENTRE FORWARD - Bienvienu Eva Nga

    The new Bucs marksman has been in fine form in pre-season scoring in friendly matches and he will be eager to carry his form into competitive games.

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