SEVEN Orlando Pirates players would walk into the Kaizer Chiefs starting XI
Do you agree? Are these bold claims?
Orlando Pirates have one of the deepest squads in South Africa. Do you agree that these players would start for bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs?
Pirates players who would easily start for Kaizer Chiefs
Considering the impressive depth of Pirates’ squad and the relative areas of weaknesses in both theirs and Pirates’ squads, here is our selection:
Sipho Chaine, Deano Van Rooyen, Thabiso Sesane, Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi, Tshegofatso Mabasa.
Pirates are back in Betway Premiership action
Predicted Bucs starting XI vs Royal AM
Chaine; Lebitso, Sesane, Sibisi, Hotto; Makhaula, Mbatha; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.
Manager Jose Riveiro could juggle his squad after their Caf Champions League exertions. Mohau Nkota was an unused sub against Al Ahly in Egypt but should come back into the side after a string of impressive domestic performances. Tshegofatso Mabasa came off the bench to score in Egypt and could earn himself a start here. Pirate’s clash away to Royal AM takes place on Thursday, 23 January with kickoff at 19:30.
Maswanganyi to leave Orlando Pirates for Portugal?
According to Soccer Laduma, Portuguese second-tier side UD Oliveirense are interested in bringing Patrick Maswanganyi back to the club. Negotiations have commenced over a massive R40 million deal.
“It’s no longer just about an inquiry. It’s about negotiations now,” a source told the outlet. “They really want him back in Portugal. They are looking at the progress he has made and they are happy to bring him back to Portugal. It will all depend on what Pirates are looking at or if UD Oliveirense can afford what Pirates will be asking for Maswanganyi.
Next Kaizer Chiefs fixture
Chiefs will fancy their chances of making the next round of the Nedbank Cup after drawing Gauteng ABC Motsepe League outfit Free Agents. However, there are no guarantees in football, as some of their fans have reminded us:
“My team Chiefs is already out, y’all know we struggled over the years ngalama-small teams.”
“Starting Jan 26 I want to see new players donning KCFC jerseys on the field at FNB. Tired of being a laughing stock.”
Chiefs face Free Agents in the Round of 32 on Sunday 26 January at 18:00.
Do you agree with this selection of Pirates players who would definitely start for Chiefs? Who would you add?
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