The Buccaneers return to Premier Soccer League play on Wednesday night, hosting the Chilli Boys at Orlando Stadium.
The forthcoming match will be Pirates’ second consecutive meeting with Chippa United, after the Buccaneers defeated their opponents in a heated Nedbank Cup semi-final at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
Pirates advanced to the final for the second year in a row after defeating Gqeberha 3-1, extending their away winning streak to three games across several competitions, including victories over Royal AM and Cape Town City within a week.
Their current winning streak extends six matches across competitions, and they are hoping for their fifth consecutive league victory when they face Chippa at home. Securing a victory on Wednesday With only four Premiership matches remaining, the Soweto Giants are now in third position, almost missing out on the final qualifying berth for the Caf Champions League.
Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is set to field a tough lineup for this crucial encounter, and GOAL provides insight into how the Spaniard may put together his team.
Goalkeeper: Sipho Chaine.
The former Chippa goalkeeper has proven to be solid between the posts for the team and is expected to be featured in the roster once again.
Right back: Thabiso Monyane.
Following Thabiso Lebitso’s tragic injury, Monyane has been reintegrated into the team to earn playing time, especially since Bandile Shandu is also out.
LEFT-BACK: Innocent Maela may replace Deon Hotto at left-back due to a head injury received over the weekend, as reported by Pirates.
