Ouaddou names Pirates XI for Soweto Derby against Chiefs
Orlando Pirates coach Abdelsam Ouaddou has named his side for today's Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium, where a win would lift the club to the top of the log.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdelsam Ouaddou has announced his starting line-up for today’s Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium, according to iDiski Times.
Pirates team and substitutes
The players named in the starting XI are:
- Chaine
- Ndaba
- Seema
- Sibisi
- Hotto
- Selepe
- Mbatha
- Mokobodi
- Moremi
- Masilela
- Mbuthuma
On the bench are Dladla, Kgositsile, Padime, Zulu, Mthiyane, Lungu, Nkota, Makgopa and Appollis.
What is at stake in the Betway Premiership
The defending champions are second in the Betway Premiership with 22 points from eight games. They sit one point behind Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played one more match. If Pirates collect maximum points against their biggest rivals, they can go top of the table.
Pirates arrive in strong form. iDiski Times reports that the Buccaneers are on a 21-match unbeaten run in the league. Their last league defeat came in February against Sundowns.
Their defence has been difficult to break down this season. Pirates have conceded only one goal in the league, a penalty against AmaZulu FC. At the other end, Ouaddou’s side has scored 19 goals, the second-highest tally in the league, behind only Sundowns.
Recent record against Chiefs
The Soweto Derby has gone Pirates’ way of late. They have won five of their last six league meetings with Chiefs.
Chiefs have also announced their own starting XI for the match. The source article did not give details of that line-up, so supporters will need to check Chiefs’ official channels for their team.
This story is based on reporting by iDiski Times.
