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Orlando Pirates name starting lineup for Kaizer Chiefs clash!

Jose Riveiro has named his Orlando Pirates starting lineup to do battle against Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium

By Zaahid Nanabhay
11-11-23 14:19
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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro. Image: Twitter/@orlandopirates

South Africa will come to a standstill this afternoon when Kaizer Chiefs host rivals Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium.

Both sides have struggled to get going in this season’s DStv Premiership campaign, making today’s three points all the more valuable.

Kaizer Chiefs have picked up just 14 points from their opening 11 matches while Orlando Pirates have managed just 12 points from their opening nine matches.

Jose Riveiro and Cavin Johnson have named their starting lineups for today’s blockbuster Soweto derby. Take a look at them below.

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KAIZER CHIEFS VS ORLANDO PIRATES: STARTING LINEUPS

Kaizer Chiefs XI: Khune, Dove, Ditlhokwe, Msimango, Kwinika, Maart, Castillo, Mthethwa, Nk. Ngcobo, Dolly, Chivaviro.

Subs: Bvuma, Hlanti, Frosler, Nj. Ngcobo, Zwane, Matlou, Mmodi, Saile, Shabalala

Orlando Pirates XI: Buthelezi, Monyane, Ndah, Xoki, Hotto, Monare, Timm, Maswanganyi, Lorch, Erasmus, Makgopa.

Subs: Ofori, Pule, Mofokeng, Shandu, Kimvuidi, Ndlondlo, Saleng, Lepasa, Sibisi.

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WE NEED TO WIN THEM ALL – DOLLY

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“I think this one will be different because of the situation that both teams find themselves in.” – Kaizer Chiefs star Keagan Dolly said ahead of today’s Soweto derby as quoted by Citizen.

“This time it is not only about the bragging rights, and having the edge over each other but more about the three points. The three points are more important for us to climb higher up the log.

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“For us as Kaizer Chiefs, we have discussed it in the dressing room after last night’s game that the remaining games, we have to try and win them. There is no difference with this one on Saturday, we want to bag the three points and keep the momentum.”

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