Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates renew their rivalry for the third time this season, with a spot in the Nedbank Cup final up for grabs.
Nedbank Cup Semi-Final
Teams: Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates
Date: 06 May 2023
Venue: FNB Stadium
Time: 15h15
The Amakhosi scrapped into the semi-finals after defeating Royal AM 2-1 in extra-time last month, which was the second time the team have needed 120 minutes to get the win in the cup.
The Buccaneers, meanwhile, were taken all the way to penalties by ABC Motsepe League side Dondol Stars in the last round.
The two sides have already met twice in the league this season, with Arthur Zwane's charges running out 1-0 victors on both occasions.
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Chiefs, however, do come into the clash on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Swallows but they do welcome back goalkeeper Brandon Petersen, who served a one-game suspension.
Pirates will be boosted by the return of midfield duo Miguel Timm and Kabelo Dlamini after their respective one-game suspensions.
Pirates were also involved in league action this week, as they drew 1-1 with Royal AM although coach Jose Riveiro had rested a number of his regulars.
Here's how they line up:
Kaizer Chiefs: 1. Petersen, 2. Dove, 30. Ngezana, 23. Hlanti, 39.Frosler, 18. Solomons, 37. Zwane, 8. Maart, 6. Sithebe, 9. Du Preez, 21. Salie
Subs: 44. Bvuma, 17. Alexander, 27. Njabulo Ngcobo, 24. Kwinika, 22. Matlou, 28. Bimenyimana, 42. Shabalala, 19. Mashiane, 14. Sekgota
Orlando Pirates: 34. Chaine, 5. Sibisi, 27. Xoki, 26. Shandu, 29. Mako, 15. Timm, 16. Monare, 18. Dlamini, 27. Dzvukamanja, 14. Saleng, 95. Erasmus
Subs: 40. Mpontshane, 45. Pule, 39. Mthethwa, 38. Ratomo, 34. Makhaula, 33. Nga, 14. Ndlondlo, 11. Hotto, 2. Monyane
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