Orlando Pirates predicted lineup against TS Galaxy

Orlando Pirates will be out to get ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns on the Premier Soccer League table when they play away to TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.

Pirates are two points behind Sundowns with 48 from 21 matches but with the Brazilians playing in the CAF Champions League this weekend, they can go ahead if they beat the Rockets.

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has a full-strength squad to choose from and his only headache will be how to juggle his pack in terms of the starting XI.

Goalkeeper: Sipho Chaine

Ever-present in goal, the shot stopper will keep his place in the starting XI.

Right-back: Kamogelo Sebelebele

The former TS Galaxy man is in line to play against his former team and it will likely be at right-back.

Left-back: Deon Hotto

The Namibian is likely to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the 1-1 draw with Siwelele FC last weekend.

Centre-back: Nkosinathi Sibisi

The experienced defender has also been ever-present and will keep his spot in the team.

Centre-back: Lebone Seema

Another ex-TS Galaxy star who is set to play against his former team, the defender has sprung to prominence since the departure of Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Central midfield: Makhehlene Makhaula

The experienced midfielder will provide defensive cover from the middle of the pack.

Central midfielder: Thalente Mbatha

The 26-year-old will partner Makhaula but will be given licence to roam whenever there is space and time.

Attacking midfield: Relebohile Mofokeng

Rele has three goals and four assists in his last eight games and will be deployed again behind the striker.

Right wing: Oswin Appollis

The winger is enjoying a good debut season at Pirates with seven goals and as many assists and will be among those starting on Sunday.

Left wing: Tshepang Moremi

Having scored last weekend and with 10 goals this season, the ex-AmaZulu FC forward is hard to drop.

Striker: Yanela Mbuthuma

The former Richards Bay striker is the man preferred at centre-forward by coach Ouaddou and it is hard to see someone else starting ahead of him on Sunday.