Orlando Pirates will have a chance to redeem themselves in the Original Soweto derby against Swallows FC on Friday evening.
DStv Premiership
Teams: Swallows FC v Orlando Pirates
Date: 03 March 2023
Venue: Dobsonville Stadium
Time: 19h30
Pirates lost for the second time in three league matches after a last-gasp own goal by Olisa Ndah gave rivals Kaizer Chiefs a 1-0 win and extended their winning streak in the league Soweto derbies to five matches.
The Buccaneers, however, remain third on the log with a superior goal difference over Richards Bay and Chiefs, who are in fourth and fifth places respectively.
Pirates will be without captain Innocent Maela due to suspension after he was sent off against Amakhosi while fellow defender Nkosinathi Sibisi is also ruled out owing to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Swallows, meanwhile, will be in a good mood after winning two of their last three matches after edging Chippa United 2-1 last weekend.
The Birds boosted their chances of survival, as they pulled three points clear of the relegation play-off spot in 14th place on the log.
Ernst Middendorp, however, will also not be able to call upon two key defenders, as Pirates loanee Bongani Sam and Keegan Allan are suspended after they were both sent off in a 2-0 loss to Cape Town City.
Confirmed line-ups:
Swallows FC: 31. Mbanjwa, 43. Zulu, 28. Sasman, 2. Sibiya, 44. Mngonyama, 6. Mthethwa, 32. Lukhubeni, 7. Mtshali, 70. T. Macheke, 26. Malinga, 19. Rusike
Subs: 55. Akpeyi, 39. Matsheke, 18. Damons, 47. Wambi, 25. Patjie, 49. Ngwenya, 20. Musonda, 23. Shwabula
Orlando Pirates: 34. Chaine, 27. Xoki, 39. Mthethwa, 29. Mako, 36. Makhaula, 4. Timm, 11. Hotto, 14. Saleng, 18. Dlamini, 3. Lorch, 27. Dzvukamanja
Subs: 40. Mpontshane, 2. Monyane, 43. Ngiba, 6. Motshwari, 15. Ndlondlo, 45. Pule, 17. Makgopa, 95. Erasmus, 32. Marou
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