Soweto Derby: Picking an Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs combined XI
Michael Madyira
11:51 EAT 05/03/2022
The traditional epic fixture in South African football will be witnessed on Saturday at Orlando Stadium
Orlando Pirates host their Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs as the two battle to get a Caf Champions League spot for next season.
GOAL gives you the best XI that can come from both sides.
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GOALKEEPER - Siyabonga Mphontshane
The 35-year-old has been the most consistent of all the goalminders from both teams.
While Chiefs have been changing goalkeepers, Mphontshane has featured in 26 matches across all competitions this season, taking advantage of Richard Ofori's absence.
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RIGHT-BACK - Bandile Shandu
Shandu is Pirates' Man-of-the-Moment and is an easy choice for this position as Chiefs do not have a permanent right-back this season.
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LEFT-BACK - Paseka Mako
Another easy choice, Mako has been an undisputed first-choice for Pirates on the left side of defence.
Chiefs, on the other hand, have been rotating right-back Reeve Frosler, Austin Dube, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya and the injured Sifiso Hlanti.
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CENTRE-BACK - Olisa Ndah
The Nigeria international has proved to be one of Pirates' biggest signings this season and has turned himself into one of the best central defenders in the PSL.
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CENTRE-BACK - Daniel Cardoso
The Chiefs central defender is known for his consistency and, on his day, can chip in with a goal or two.
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CENTRE-BACK - Happy Jele
The Pirates captain has formed a formidable partnership with Ndah at the heart of the defence.
CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Phathutshedzo Nange
The 30-year-old is one of the best players at Chiefs this season, known to be a workhorse in their midfield.
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RIGHT MIDFIELDER - Keagan Dolly
The arrival of Dolly at Naturena before the start of the season fired up Chiefs.
He has contributed six league goals and three assists.
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LEFT MIDFIELDER - Deon Hotto
Hotto has arguably been Pirates' best player this season and is one of the first names in their starting line-up.
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CENTRE-FORWARD - Khama Billiat
The Zimbabwean has rekindled his combination with Dolly in Chiefs' attack.
He has proven that he is not yet a spent force in what could turn out to be his best season at Amakhosi.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER - Goodman Mosele
Mosele has established himself as one of the best players in Pirates midfield, a player who coaches find difficult to ignore.
