Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay: Who will Ouaddou trust to take Bucs above Sundowns?

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Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay: Who will Ouaddou trust to take Bucs above Sundowns?
Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates are set for another tricky Premier Soccer League fixture on Friday away against Richards Bay at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex.

A win for the Soweto giants will take them past Mamelodi Sundowns, who are currently leading the race for the crown with 56 points, two more than Bucs. Both teams have so far played 22 games each.

With Masandawana out on CAF Champions League action, have a look at how Ouaddou might lineup his men.

Goalkeeper

Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates
Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates

Sipho Chaine has been exceptional for the Sea Robbers this season in the Premier Soccer League.

Against TS Galaxy, the Bafana Bafana custodian kept his 16th clean sheet in 23 outings, and will be hoping to get another one when they face the Natal Rich Boys on Friday.

Defenders

Lebone Seema of Orlando Pirates
Lebone Seema of Orlando Pirates. Photo: Orlando Pirates

Nkosinathi Sibisi is expected to make his 24th Premier Soccer League appearance alongside Lebone Seema, who has made 20 so far. The duo has been vital at the heart of Bucs’ defense.

The Sea Robbers are expected to retain Kamogelo Sebelebele on the right and Deon Hotto on the left.

Midfield

Relebohile Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng

The Buccaneers opted to stick with Masindi Nemtajela alongside South Africa international Thalente Mbatha in the recent outing versus TS Galaxy where they claimed a healthy victory.

Relebohile Mofokeng scored a brace again and is hoping to continue his rich run of form in the No. 10 role.

Attack

Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates and Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs during the Soweto Derby.
Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates and Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs during the Soweto Derby

Oswin Appollis has two goals and as many assists in the last two outings, explaining why he might be retained on the right as Thapelo Moremi continues to cause havoc on the opposite position.

Despite the heavy criticism, Yanela Mbuthuma might be the focal point.

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