As Orlando Pirates will be aiming to keep the momentum and maintain their unbeaten run this season, there could be tweaks to the line-up, the Siya crew has learnt.
Pirates won the MTN8 without their regular in defence in Olisa Ndah who picked up an injury against Polokwane City over two weeks ago.
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As a result, the 26-year-old is expected to miss the opportunity to play for Nigeria in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya.
Against Stellenbosch FC last Saturday, Pirates had Thabiso Sesane partnered with Nkosinathi Sibisi in place of Ndah, while captain Innocent Maela also started after a long time.
Going forward, there could more changes for the team according to sources, with Tapelo Xoki and Paseka Mako also back in training and nearing full fitness.
"With matches coming thick and fast, there will be changes sometimes in the line-up, especially in times like this when there are injuries. A guy like Xoki was doing well and he even captained the team like Ndah has been doing this season, and therefore with him nearing full fitness he could get an opportunity to reclaim his place in the team," said the source.
The next fixture for the Buccaneers is on October 19 against Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup and will be followed by the Betway Premiership clash with AmaZulu on October 25.
The PSL is expected to confirm the dates of the league fixtures following Tuesday's Last 16 draw.
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Meanwhile, Bucs' Sesane who is with Bafana Bafana for their match against Congo Brazzaville tonight and the next one on Tuesday, has spoken about how he reacted to the call-up.
"The time I found out I'm in the Bafana Bafana squad, I was so happy. At the same time, I was crying. I called my mom, and she was so happy for me," the 24-year-old said, speaking to Pirates' official website.
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