Orlando Pirates name starting XI for table-topping Sekhukhune United clash

Orlando Pirates will face Sekhukhune United in the headline Betway Premiership fixture on Tuesday, with the league leaders confirming their starting XI for the meeting. However, the hosts will be without Tshepang Moremi and Andre De Jong, who remain injured.

Moremi failed a late fitness test, Orlando Pirates confirmed, ruling him out of this evening’s match. Sekhukhune United had yet to announce their starting line-up at the time of publication.

The Pirates team includes goalkeeper Chaine, with Zulu, Seema and Hotto named in defence. Sebelebele, Mokobodi and Mthiyane are also selected, while Masilela, Msendami, Appollis and Radiopane complete the starting XI.

The match is one of four Betway Premiership fixtures listed for Tuesday, with supporters also awaiting the meeting between Kruger United and Durban City, Marumo Gallants’ game against TS Galaxy, and Siwelele FC’s encounter with Chippa United.

Durban City have confirmed their line-up for the trip to Kruger United. Asare starts in goal, with Msomi, De Kock, Shandu, Mokone and Jurgens also selected. Sanger, Poggenpoel, Maseko, Sirino and Lwamba make up the remainder of the team.

Kruger United had not released their starting XI.

Siwelele FC have also named their team for the match against Chippa United. Xulu will start in goal, supported by Mfolozi, Baliti, Ngcobo and Ndebele. Mokhuoane and Margeman are included in midfield, while Pule, Jeza, Issah and Thulo are selected in the attacking positions.

Chippa United’s starting line-up was still to be confirmed.

The published schedule also includes Marumo Gallants v TS Galaxy, although neither side’s starting XI is provided in the available information.

The fixtures form part of a programme of Betway Premiership action taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The live coverage is set to follow developments from the four listed matches, including the meeting between table-topping Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United.

Pirates’ confirmed team is:

Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Zulu, Seema, Hotto, Sebelebele, Mokobodi, Mthiyane, Masilela, Msendami, Appollis, Radiopane.

Sekhukhune United: TBA.

The other confirmed starting XI is:

Durban City: Asare, Msomi, De Kock, Shandu, Mokone, Jurgens, Sanger, Poggenpoel, Maseko, Sirino, Lwamba.

Kruger United: TBA.

For Siwelele FC’s fixture:

Siwelele FC: Xulu, Mfolozi, Baliti, Ngcobo, Ndebele, Mokhuoane, Margeman, Pule, Jeza, Issah, Thulo.

Chippa United: TBA.

With two of the four teams yet to confirm their selections, further team news is expected before kick-off.