Three changes confirmed: Orlando Pirates starting 11 vs Chippa United
Orlando Pirates coach head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made three changes after the 1-1 draw with AmaZulu.
Deon Hotto, Thapelo Mokobodi and Oswin Appollis have replaced Nkosikhona Ndaba, Sihle Nduli and Tshepang Moremi.
ORLANDO PIRATES STARTING STARTING LINE UP VS CHIPPA UNITED
Orlando Pirates starting line up: Sipho Chaine, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Lebone Seema, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Deon Hotto, Cameron Dansin, Thapelo Mokobodi, Gamphani Lungu, Patrick Mswanganyi, Oswin Appollis, Yanela Mbhuthuma
Substitutes: Siyabonga Dladla, Kabelo Kgositsile, Simphiwe Masilela, Daniel Msendami, Sbangani Zulu, Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Bontumelo Radiopane, Neo Rapoo, Abdoulaye Mariko
Chippa United starting line up: Nwabali, Jones, Mosele, Figuareido, Mohlometsi, Mfecane, Mlotshwa, Tshobeni, Mobara, Kammies, Majadibodu.
Substitutes: Msibi, Sam, Bonani, Dlamini, Mbhele, Makara, Seabi, Tshabalala, Diakite.
The match will be played at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium. It is a temporary home fixture for the Chilli Boys while pitch renovations continue at their usual venues in the Eastern Cape.
Both sides head into Matchday 3 looking to return to winning ways after recording draws in their previous outings.
Orlando Pirates began their title defence with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Milford FC. They were then held to a 1-1 draw by AmaZulu in midweek.
The Buccaneers have four points from their opening two matches. They will be determined to close the gap on early pace-setters Kaizer Chiefs.
CHIPPA UNITED FACE TOUGH TEST
History heavily favours Orlando Pirates in this fixture. The Soweto giants have won 19 of their 26 Betway Premiership meetings against Chippa United. They enter Sunday’s clash on a five-match winning streak against the Chilli Boys.
Chippa United, meanwhile, will hope home advantage at Kings Park Stadium can help them produce a major upset.
With both teams searching for a victory, the 15:00 kick-off promises another important early-season test for the defending champions.
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