Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shown faith in the young central midfielder Camren Dansin against Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout quarterfinals, kicking off at 19:30 eSgodini.
The Sea Robbers are looking to bounce back after a deflating defeat to Saint-Eloi Lupopo to exit the CAF Champions League before the group stages.
CARLING KNOCKOUT QUARTER FINALS: ORLANDO PIRATES VS MAGESI FC
The Buccaneers fell to Saint-Éloi Lupopo despite Ouaddou’s men dominating the second leg with a 3-0 victory, but their hopes ended in a heartbreaking penalty shootout. The clash wasn’t short of drama either, as Lupopo’s Dieumerci Mukoko Amale left Soweto fans fuming with his unbelievable theatrics.
Tonight’s battle is a repeat of last season, after Magesi shocked Orlando Pirates in a last-16 round clash at the Orlando Stadium. The newly promoted side won 3-2 before going on to lift the title with a 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the final at the Free State Stadium.
This evening, coach Ouaddou, who has replaced Jose Riveiro, has made two changes from the game against Lupopo. Dansin is in for Sihle Nduli as the holding midfield, while Yanela Mbuthuma starts ahead of Sipho Mbule.
FULL STARTING LINE-UP:
Chaine, Seema, Mbokazi, Lebitso, Ndaba, Dansin, Nemtajela, Maswanganyi, Appollis, Moremi, Mbuthuma
Substitutes: Buthelezi, Sebelebele, Mbule, Van Rooyen, Dlamini, Makgopa, Mbatha, Hotto, Sibisi.
Magesi: Yet to be confirmed.
