Revealed Orlando Pirates XI vs Cape Town City - Jele dropped

The South African shot-stopper has made the goalkeeping position his own and starts once more ahead of Wayne Sandilands.

Although he is operating at right-back, the former Maritzburg United defender has scored vital goals for the Sea Robbers in recent matches, and his start means he has been given another opportunity to try and shine even more.

Although he was replaced in the Leopards game after he picked up what looked like a knock, Mako has been drafted into the starting XI as Innocent Maela is benched.

Nyauza gets a rare starting slot as Happy Jele features among the substitutes.

The Nigerian had formed a solid partnership with Jele but will have to adapt quickly in this game as he is deployed alongside Nyauza.

Monare keeps his place in the first team amid changes implemented by the coaches.

Mosele has kept a consistent appearance in the first team in 2022 and his performance seems to have solidified the trust the technical bench has in him.

He enjoyed a start in the last outing as three changes were made in the starting XI and he has kept the slot for the Cape Town City duel.

Makaringe returns to the starting team after he was benched in a number of games.

Before he was substituted in the 78th minute of the Confederation Cup duel by Collins Makgaka, Hotto had provided three assists and is arguably one of the threats that the rivals must keep a close eye on during the league clash.

The Ghanaian returned to the starting XI against Royal Leopards and scored the third goal, which should give him a morale boost as he leads the Pirates' attacking mission.