Orlando Pirates face Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership after a successful CAF Champions League win against Stade d'Abidjan. However, midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula is suspended due to yellow card accumulation, forcing Jose Riveiro to make tactical adjustments.
Orlando Pirates are back in action in the Betway Premiership as they will face Cape Town City after their victorious outing in the CAF Champions League against Stade d'Abidjan. The Sea Robbers thrashed the Ivorian club 3-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening, thanks to goals from Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi, and Deon Hotto. The Buccaneers are also in good form in the league, as they secured all three points in their last two games in the Premier Soccer League.
Orlando Pirates will face a rejuvenated Cape Town City side in the Betway Premiership. They edged past Magesi FC in the last match in the league, while their previous outing ended with an 8-1 thrashing of newly promoted side Marumo Gallants. The Buccaneers will be without South African midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula when they face the Blue and Gold Army at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Makhehlene Makhaula is set to miss Orlando Pirates' midweek fixture against Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership because he accumulated four yellow cards this season. The 35-year-old midfielder is the only Pirates player suspended from participating in the mid-week clash against CT City. The same situation happened with Tshegofatso Mabasa, who missed the Soweto giants' clash with Magesi after picking up his fourth yellow card booking against Marumo Gallants. The suspension of Makhaula will come as bad news for Jose Riveiro. The South African defensive midfielder has been a constant member of the Spanish mentor's starting lineup this season, and his performance has made him one of the best players for Pirates this campaign. The Soweto-based club might not miss the veteran midfielder that much as they have options like Selaelo Rasebotja, Phillip Ndlondlo, and Miguel Timm on the bench, who can come in as a replacement
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