Kaizer Chiefs' Keagan Dolly and Orlando Pirates' Paseka Mako battling it out in the past Soweto derby. Picture: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images
The Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates undoubtedly remains the most anticipated fixture in the DStv Premiership with the FNB Stadium expected to be packed to capacity on Saturday.
There is a lot at stake when it comes to this match. No matter the team’s form or log position, what the fans want to see is seeing their respective walking away as winners at the end of the day in order to enjoy bragging rights.
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The Soweto derby between Chiefs and Pirates also brings a lot of debate in terms of who should start the game and who should not.
Both sets of the teams haven’t really been consistent in getting positive results in the league this season, but Pirates have an advantage looking at how they fared in the last few weeks.
At Chiefs there is a lot that still needs to be fixed and the club’s supporters are growing impatient with the lack of good results for the club. There is also a fight to finish as high as they can in the log, particularly in Caf club competition spots, which makes this fixture very important for both teams.
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Here, Tshepo Ntsoelengoe looks at possible line-ups he thinks could work out for both Chiefs and Pirates.
Kaizer Chiefs XI
GK: Brandon Petersen
CB: Zitha Kwinika
CB: Edmilson
LB: Sifiso Hlanti
RB: Siyabonga Ngezana
CM: Yusuf Maart
CM: Siyethemba Sithebe
RW: Keagan Dolly
LW: Ashley du Preez
AM: Mduduzi Shabalala
ST: Christian Saile
Substitutes: Happy Mashiane, Samkelo Zwane, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Geroge Matlou, Wandile Duba, Phathutshedzo Nange, Eric Mathoho and Itumeleng Khune
Orlando Pirates XI
GK: Sipho Chaine
CB: Tapelo Xoki
CB: Innocent Maela
LB: Paseka Mako
RB: Bandile Shandu
CM: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
CM: Thabang Monare
LW: Vincent Pule
RW: Monnapule Saleng
AM: Thembinkosi Lorch
ST: Kermit Erasmus
Substitutes: Terrence Dzvukamanja, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Makhehleni Makhaula, Miguel Timm, Kabelo Dlamini, Sandile Mthethwa, James Monyane and Ben Motshwari.
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