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Predicting Orlando Pirates XI vs Jwaneng Galaxy - Will Saleng be benched in favour of Gilberto in crucial Caf Champions League fixture?

The Soweto giants are away against the Morena Ramoreboli-led outfit in the continental assignment.

Orlando Pirates are set to get past Jwneng Galaxy in the second preliminary round of the Caf Champions League.

The first leg is set to be staged at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone on Saturday, September 14.

The Buccaneers have not lost any of their last five games across all competitions, and they will be aiming to ensure their record is extended.

GOAL predicts how the Sea Robbers coach Jose Riveiro is likely to select his starting line-up.

GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates

Chaine has been outstanding for Bucs in the last five games across all competitions and kept three clean sheets in the process.

He made his debut for South Africa in a recent 3-2 win over South Sudan and will surely keep his place in goal this weekend.

RIGHT-BACK: Deano van Rooyen

Deano van Rooyen

The new signing is available for selection after joining from Stellenbosch, and will most probably start ahead of Thabiso Monyane.

It is not clear whether Thabiso Lebitso will travel despite recovering from his injury.

LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

Deon Hotto, Orlando Pirates, August 2024

The versatile Namibia international is one of coach Jose Riveiro's favourite players and is expected to start at left-back.

Scored a beautiful free-kick in the international break in Namibia's 2-1 loss against Kenya, and will bring that effectiveness to the Bucs team.

CENTRE-BACK: Thabiso Sesane

Thabiso Sesane, Orlando Pirates, August 2024

Sesane has been delivering for Bucs since late last season, which saw him get his contract revised by Pirates.

Despite Tapelo Xoki's return from injury, Sesane is expected to keep his place in the starting eleven.

CENTRE-BACK: Olisa Ndah

Olisa Ndah, Orlando Pirates

Ndah is currently serving as Bucs captain owing to Innocent Maela's lack of playing time. He was part of Nigeria's team in the concluded international break, and will definitely start on Saturday.

CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha

Thalente Mbatha and Vincent Pule, Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United

The 24-year-old is currently South Africa's hero after two critical goals in as many matches gave Bafana Bafana four points in Group K of the Afcon qualifiers.

Expect another impressive performance from the former SuperSport United player.

CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula

Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates, February

The experienced midfielder is expected to start alongside Mbatha to help dominate the department. The 34-year-old has played four games for Bucs this season.

ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Patrick Maswanganyi

Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates, August 2024

The former SuperSport player is literally the team's engine owing to his positive style of play in midfield. He has five appearances already with a goal on his name.

RIGHT MIDFIELDER: Monnapule Saleng

Monnapule Saleng, Orlando Pirates, August 2024

Saleng is showing his real potential this season for the Sea Robbers. In the five matches across all competitions, the 26-year-old has a goal and an assist.

Riveiro might opt to start him over Angola international Gilberto who is still adapting.

LEFT MIDFIELDER: Relebohile Mofokeng

Relebohile Mofokeng Orlando Pirates

Can you bench a player who has scored two goals and provided an assist in his last five games for the club?

CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa

Despite scoring one goal in his last five games for Pirates, Mabasa has remained a threat in the final third and is expected to be preferred ahead of Evidence Makgopa.

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