Orlando Pirates name starting XI for TS Galaxy Betway Premiership clash

Orlando Pirates have made changes to their focus after losing the MTN8 final, with Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side returning to Betway Premiership action against TS Galaxy on Tuesday night.

The match will be played at the Orlando Amstel Arena on 13 October 2026, with Pirates aiming to maintain their unbeaten league run after seven matches.

Pirates’ most recent fixture ended in a 2-0 defeat by rivals Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium. In the league, however, the Buccaneers remain in second place, one point behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

Their last Betway Premiership game brought a 2-0 home victory over Durban City.

TS Galaxy are seeking their second win of the season after recording one victory in their opening seven league matches. The Rockets are 12th in the table following successive defeats by Kruger United and Chippa United.

Galaxy will be without Veluyeke Zulu, who is suspended.

Pirates will start with Chaine in goal, behind a defence of Sibisi, Seema, Sigomoshe and Ndaba. Mokobodi and Selepe are named in midfield, with Masilela, Lungu and Appollis supporting Radiopane.

Orlando Pirates starting XI: 24. Chaine, 5. Sibisi, 6. Seema, 2. Sigomoshe, 3. Ndaba, 33. Mokobodi, 20. Selepe, 48. Masilela, 23. Lungu, 12. Appollis, 25. Radiopane.

Substitutes: Dladla, Zulu, Rapoo, Mthiyane, Dansin, Padime, Kgositsile, Moremi, Makgopa.

TS Galaxy line up with Tape in goal. Mncwango, Mhlongo and Mathebula form the defensive unit, while Mbunjana, Zindoga and Mvelase are also included behind Kakora, Xulu, George and Letsoalo.

TS Galaxy starting XI: 16. Tape, 3. Mncwango, 25. Mhlongo, 24. Mathebula, 8. Mbunjana, 21. Zindoga, 2. Mvelase, 14. Kakora, 13. Xulu, 19. George, 17. Letsoalo.

Substitutes: Maseti, Ngobeni, Mahlangu, Fisher, Nkosi, Rantoa, Williams, Zandamela, Mahlambi.