Orlando Pirates XI vs Golden Arrows: Who will Abdeslam Ouaddou start?

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Orlando Pirates XI vs Golden Arrows: Who will Abdeslam Ouaddou start?
Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates - Image: Pirates

Orlando Pirates are set for another Premier Soccer League outing on Tuesday against Golden Arrows at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

With just eight matches left to conclude the campaign, it will be a must-win fixture for the Sea Robbers. Any mistake might see them lose the race to the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns who are chasing their ninth consecutive crown.

Have a look at how coach Abdeslam Ouaddou might line up his players.

Goalkeeper: Sipho Chaine

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine. Photo: Orlando Pirates

The Bafana Bafana international has so far kept 15 cleansheets in 22 PSL games. He hopes to get another one on Tuesday.

Defenders

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is expected to keep the same back four that delivered a clean sheet in the 6-0 win over TS Galaxy a couple of days before the FIFA international break.

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

The heart of defense is expected to be manned by the experienced centre-back Nkosinathi Sibisi and Lebone Seema.

Namibia legend Deon Hotto might retain his position at left-back while Kamogelo Sebelebele will take the opposite number.

Midfield

Masindi Nemtajela was preferred ahead of veteran Makhehlene Makhaula and he delivered. The latter played a good game alongside Thalente Mbatha, effectively protecting the defense.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Tshepang Moremi, Orlando Pirates
Relebohile Mofokeng and Tshepang Moremi, Orlando Pirates – Image: Pirates

The only big change expected in the department might be Relebohile Mofokeng playing in front of the duo. He is full of confidence after scoring his first professional hat-trick against Manqoba Mngqithi’s men.

Attack

In the left, Tshepang Moremi might keep his place hoping to get another goal after his strike in the last outing.

Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis
Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis Image – Pirates

Former Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis should start on the right after an impressive international outing for Bafana Bafana.

Yanela Mbuthuma is seemingly Ouaddou’s main man in attack ahead of Evidence Makgopa, who has not been as impressive as expected.

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