Orlando Pirates return to Betway Premiership action this afternoon when they travel to Durban to face Chippa United at the Kings Park Stadium.
The Buccaneers will be looking to return to winning ways after dropping points in their previous league clash against AmaZulu. Their opponents on the other hand are looking for their first victory, after having drawn their opening two matches.
As far as head to head matches are concerned, history heavily favors the visitors, with Pirates having claimed victory in each of their last six encounters against Chippa.
Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates: Starting XI’s
Chippa United: Nwabali, Jones, Mosele (c), Figareido, Mohlometsi, Mfecane, Mlotshwa, Tshobeni, Mobara, Kammies, Majadibodu.
Subs: Msibi, Sam, Bonani, Dlamini, Mbhele, Makara, Seabi, Tshabalala, Diakite.
Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Sebelebele, Hotto, Dansin, Mokobodi, Lungu, Maswanganyi, Appollis, Mbuthuma.
Subs: Dladla, Kgositsile, Masilela, Msendami, Zulu, Mthiyane, Radiopane, Rapoo, Mariko.
Bucs chasing goals
Orlando Pirates have lacked a clinical edge in front of goal this season. Against AmaZulu, Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side racked up 24 shots but managed to find the back of the net just once.
Reflecting on the team’s approach ahead of the Chippa clash, defender Nkosikhona Ndaba told the club’s media: “I believe that if we can improve our finishing and make the most of the opportunities we create, we can win a lot more games.”
After netting a league-high 58 goals last season, the Buccaneers will be looking to fire on all cylinders today. Standing in their way, however, is Nigerian international Stanley Nwabali, who’ll be out to make a point.
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