Chippa United v Orlando Pirates: Confirmed line-ups for Betway Premiership clash

Orlando Pirates face Chippa United in the Betway Premiership at Kings Park Stadium on Sunday, with both sides looking to claim their first victory of the campaign.

The match begins at 15:00, with the confirmed starting line-ups now announced for the fixture in Durban.

Chippa United are using Kings Park Stadium as their home venue because playing surfaces in the Eastern Cape are unavailable. The arrangement makes the match an unusual home fixture for the Chilli Boys.

Brandon Truter’s side began the season with consecutive draws against Golden Arrows and Richards Bay FC and are still searching for their first win.

Pirates also arrive at Kings Park Stadium after being held to a 1-1 draw by AmaZulu at the same venue on Wednesday night.

The Buccaneers have enjoyed the better record in recent meetings between the sides, winning the past five encounters. Chippa United’s most recent victory over Orlando Pirates came in August 2022.

Pirates were comfortable winners in the corresponding fixture last season. Patrick Maswanganyi, Deon Hotto and Tshepang Moremi were all on the scoresheet as the defending champions secured victory.

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Confirmed line-ups

Chippa United: Nwabali, Jones, Mobara, Majadibodu, Mohlometsi, Mosele, Kammies, Mfecane, Mlotshwa, Tshobeni, Figareido.

Substitutes: Msibi, Sam, Bonani, Dlamini, Mbhele, Makara, Seabi, Tshabalala, Diakite.

Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Sebelebele, Hotto, Dansin, Mokobodi, Maswanganyi, Appollis, Lungu, Mbuthuma.

Substitutes: Dladla, Kgositsile, Masilela, Msendami, Zulu, Mthiyane, Radiopane, Rapoo, Mariko.

The fixture gives Orlando Pirates an opportunity to turn their strong recent record against Chippa United into another three points, while Truter’s players will be aiming to end their wait for a first win of the campaign.

Chippa United’s two opening draws against Golden Arrows and Richards Bay FC have left them unbeaten but without a victory. Pirates, meanwhile, will be seeking a response after their midweek draw with AmaZulu.

Sunday’s meeting will therefore be played against the backdrop of contrasting recent history: Chippa United are still trying to build momentum at the start of the season, while Orlando Pirates will look to maintain their dominance in this fixture and continue their pursuit of success as the defending champions.