The Blackout Bulletin

DSTV PREMIERSHIP CLASH: MAMELODI SUNDOWNS VS ORLANDO PIRATES

The DStv Premiership resumes this weekend as Orlando Pirates are set to take on Mamelodi Sundowns at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday st 20:00.

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Currently positioned fifth in the league, are trailing by four points for a CAF Champions League spot and lagging 13 points behind the table-toppers, Sundowns.

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MISSING KEY BAFANA BAFANA PLAYERS

Orlando Pirates enters the match following a mixed record of three wins and two defeats in their last five outings. In contrast, Mamelodi Sundowns remain unbeaten in their last 14 games, boasting 12 victories and two draws.

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Having returned from Ivory Coast only on Wednesday morning, Orlando Pirates’ quartet of Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabang Monare, Zakhele Lepasa, and Evidence Makgopa will be rested for the Sundowns fixture.

This raises questions about the lineup for the upcoming match.

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ORLANDO PIRATES PREDICTED STARTING 11

Goalkeeper: Melusi Buthelelezi

Right-back: Fortune Makaringe

Central defender: Tapelo Xoki

Central defender: Olisa Ndah

Left-back: Deon Hotto

Central midfielder: Thalente Mbatha

Central midfielder: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo

Forward: Patrick Maswanganyi

Forward: Relebohile Mofokeng

Forward: Kermit Erasmus

Striker: Tshegofatso Mabasa

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Despite missing key players, Orlando Pirates will aim to secure a positive result against their formidable opponents, Mamelodi Sundowns.