TWO Orlando Pirates stars set to return for AmaZulu match

Orlando Pirates return to action this evening when they travel to the Moses Mabhida Stadium for a crunch DStv Premiership clash against AmaZulu.

The Buccaneers have been in scintillating form in cup competitions however their league performances have been well below par thus far.

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Jose Riveiro’s side sit in 14th position on the log standings, with just seven points from five matches.

AmaZulu are high on confidence following their triumph over Kaizer Chiefs in the Carling Knockout Cup last weekend.

Pablo Franco Martin’s side however are also struggling in the DStv Premiership having picked up just 10 points from their opening eight matches.

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ORLANDO PIRATES STAR DUO SET FOR BIG RETURN

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that both Monnapule Saleng and Nkosinathi Sibisi could return this evening after missing last weekend’s victory over Cape Town Spurs.

“There could also be a return for Nkosinathi Sibisi and Monnapule Saleng, who were both not involved in Friday’s clash after just returning from international duty.” a club report read.

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THE LEAGUE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TROPHY – JOSE

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“The league is the most important competition, it goes without saying,” Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro said as quoted by TimesLive.

“Thirty games, 15 away and home against everyone in every circumstance, hot and raining. So, it’s the most important competition and we really want to find our rhythm there.

“Now we have played our fourth competition in two months and a half. We are trying to keep the level in all competitions we play. It is difficult mentally to face these kinds of competitions in a very short space of time.”

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