Orlando Pirates and Chippa United name starting XIs for Betway Premiership clash

Orlando Pirates and Chippa United have confirmed their starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership meeting at Kings Park Stadium, with both sides aiming to improve their league position.

Chippa United are still searching for their first victory of the season after beginning their campaign with two successive draws. The Chilli Boys opened with a goalless stalemate against Golden Arrows before being held to a 1-1 draw by Richards Bay in their second fixture.

Those results have left Brandon Truter’s side in ninth place. However, victory against the defending champions would take Chippa above Orlando Pirates and into fifth.

Pirates also enter the match looking to return to winning form. The Buccaneers surrendered their perfect start when they drew 1-1 with AmaZulu FC in midweek, having previously defeated newcomers Milford FC 2-0 in their league opener.

The result against AmaZulu FC was the first time Pirates had dropped points this season. They will now attempt to respond against a Chippa side that has proved difficult to beat but has yet to claim maximum points.

History strongly favours Pirates in this fixture. They have won 19 of the 23 previous meetings between the clubs, while Chippa United have recorded three victories and one match has ended level.

Confirmed line-ups

Chippa United will start with Nwabali in goal, behind a defence featuring Jones, captain Mosele, Figareido and Mohlometsi. Mfecane, Mlotshwa, Tshobeni and Mobara are also named in the starting XI, with Kammies and Majadibodu completing the line-up.

Chippa United starting XI: Nwabali, Jones, Mosele (c), Figareido, Mohlometsi, Mfecane, Mlotshwa, Tshobeni, Mobara, Kammies, Majadibodu.

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

Pirates captain Sibisi leads the visitors, with Chaine selected in goal. Seema, Sebelebele and Hotto are included alongside Dansin, Mokobodi and Lungu. Maswanganyi, Appollis and Mbuthuma are also named in the starting line-up.

Orlando Pirates starting XI: Chaine, Sibisi (c), Seema, Sebelebele, Hotto, Dansin, Mokobodi, Lungu, Maswanganyi, Appollis, Mbuthuma.

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

The match gives Chippa the opportunity to secure their first win of the campaign and claim a significant result against opponents who have dominated this fixture in recent seasons. Pirates, meanwhile, will be seeking a victory to move on from their draw with AmaZulu FC and maintain their challenge near the top of the Betway Premiership standings.

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