Orlando Pirates coach to introduce 6th youngster this season

Orlando Pirates supporters can expect another new face from the Sea Robbers‘ reserve team.

JOSE RIVEIRO TO INTRODUCE YANGA MADIBA?

According to Soccer Laduma, the 23-year-old left-winger/left-back has been impressing coach Riveiro at the Rand Stadium training ground. The report believes Madiba will be given his Orlando Pirates debut before the end of the season in June.

CLUB DEBUTANTS THIS SEASON:

• Mohau Nkota – Winger
• Boitumelo Radiopane – Striker
• Azola Tshobeni – Attacking Midfielder
• Siyabonga Ndlozi – Right-Back/Central Defender
• Mbekezeli Mbokazi – Left Central Defender.

WHAT THE BUCCANEERS NEED TO CATCH MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

Orlando Pirates fans and neutrals have all been celebrating the restoration of the Betway Premiership title race, thanks to the Buccaneers‘ 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday. Following Sunday’s rather unexpected victory over Kabo Yellow, the Sea Robbers reduced Sundowns’ log lead to 15 points. Additionally, Bucs have four games in hand. To reduce the points to just three points, Jose Riveiro’s side needs to win all of their four games in hand. To go level with Sundowns, Orlando Pirates will need Miguel Cardoso’s side to lose one match or collect three draws.

Sundowns are left with seven matches, while Orlando Pirates have 11 games to play.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ REMAINING SEVEN GAMES

• Stellenbosch FC (home)
• Royal AM (away)
• Richards Bay (home)
• Cape Town City (away)
• Magesi FC (home)
• Chippa United (away)

ORLANDO PIRATES’ REMAINING 11 FIXTURES

• Polokwane City (away)
• SuperSport United (away)
• Magesi FC (home)
• Kaizer Chiefs (away)
• TS Galaxy (away)
• AmaZulu FC (home)
• Royal AM (away)
• Royal AM (home)
• Golden Arrows (away)
• Sekhukhune (home)
• Golden Arrows (home).

In the meantime, both clubs will return from the current FIFA break to focus on the CAF Champions League quarterfinal first legs. The Buccaneers will travel to Algeria to battle MC Alger, while Masandawana will host Esperance in Tshwane. Both games will be on 1 April.

WHO WILL WIN THE LEAGUE? MAMELODI SUNDOWNS OR ORLANDO PIRATES?

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