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Chippa vs Orlando Pirates: Date, kickoff time, how to watch

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James Freemantle

Orlando Pirates are counting the cost of several key injuries. Who’s available for their Betway Premiership clash against Chippa United?

Orlando Pirates meet Chippa with a depleted squad

Orlando Pirates meet Chippa United on Sunday, 16 August at 15:00 with a squad minus several injured players. Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa are out long-term. Meanwhile, there are doubts over the availability of Tshepang Moremi and Sihle Nduli. The match will be aired on DStv channel 202.

Predicted Pirates XI vs Chippa

The base of the Buccaneers’ midfield is depleted, with both Mbatha and Nduli out. Could this XI be the one that takes the pitch from the start against the Chilli Boys?

Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Sibisi, Ndaba; Dansin, Mthiyane; Kgositsile, Maswanganyi, Appollis; Mbuthuma

Big exits confirmed

Orlando Pirates will be a new-look outfit next term after several high-profile departures, notably Relebohile Mofokeng. The following players have left the club:

Thabiso Sesane
Selaelo Rasebotja
Siyabonga Ndlozi
Gomolemo Khoto
Sonwabo Khumalo
Blessing Ngiba
Seth Green
Thabiso Lebitso
Bandile Shandu
Sipho Mbule
Tshegofatso Mabasa
Relebohile Mofokeng

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