Orlando Pirates

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DStv Premiership Starting XI: Orlando Pirates v Chippa United 27 ... (Soccer Laduma)

Orlando Pirates will be determined to revive their continental ambitions when they host Chippa United in the DStv Premiership on Wednesday evening.

Pirates are involved in a jam-packed race to finish in the continental places, as they sit fifth on the log, six points behind second-placed Royal AM with a game in hand and can't afford to drop points. The Buccaneers have been imperious against Chippa in recent season, with consecutive league victories since November 2016. The Buccaneers were denied a third straight league win the last time they were in action after playing to a goalless draw against Baroka. The Chilli Boys are still looking to secure their top-flight status, as they sit just two points above the relegation play-off spot held by TS Galaxy. Orlando Pirates will be determined to revive their continental ambitions when they host Chippa United in the DStv Premiership on Wednesday evening. Pirates come into the clash in high spirits after advancing to the VAF Confederation Cup semi-finals after defeating Simba on penalties at Orlando Stadium.

Fit Lorch can help Orlando Pirates finish second, says Ncikazi (SowetanLIVE)

Orlando Pirates' injury woes have subsided, and the team will improve in their remaining five DStv Premiership matches of the season and a two-legged Caf ...

“I understand it is important to fight and we can still finish in position two. That is why you see us bring a Lorch and a Dlamini, who give us more creativity in attack. Lorch, who gives Pirates the creative spark when he is fit and playing, has been limited to 17 appearances in all competitions and managed three goals.

Orlando Pirates starting XI vs Chippa United: Dzvukamanja starts as ... (Goal.com)

Orlando Pirates have named their starting XI to face Chippa United in a PSL midweek game at Orlando Stadium.

As Mandla Ncikazi and colleagues opted for a more attacking strategy against Simba, the Zimbabwean was started and keeps his place for the domestic game. The Nigerian defender returned to the starting XI as they hosted Simba in the Confederation Cup and he keeps the position for the league game as Happy Jele features on the bench. After his heroic acts against Simba in the Confederation Cup, Ofori continues in goal as Siyabonga Mpontshane deputises him from the bench.

Orlando Pirates name starting lineup for Chippa clash! (The South African)

Take a look at how both Orlando Pirates and Chippa United lineup for this afternoon's DStv Premiership clash below!

There is also a stat that says teams who play at home have got an 80% chance of winning the match. We love their patience and I think they supported the team correctly. Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Thembinkosi Lorch has an excellent – and expensive – sense of style.

Ncikazi says Pirates will win more games if fans come to the stadium (TimesLIVE)

Orlando Pirates fans attend the Caf Confederation Cup match against Al Ittihad at Orlando Stadium on April 3 2022. Image: Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix.

But we also know there are challenges with the regulations and vaccination.” There is also a stat that says teams who play at home have got an 80% chance of winning the match. We love their patience and I think they supported the team correctly.

Orlando Pirates coach Ncikazi: 'Sundowns buy at Woolworths, we ... (The South African)

What a statement. Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi believes Mamelodi Sundowns' financial edge. needs capping.

The co-coach has argued that Mamelodi Sundowns should be subjected to a financial fair play rule. Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi hopes Mzansi will get behind the team ahead of their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup semi-final. Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi hopes Mzansi will get behind the team ahead of their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup semi-final.

Mandla Ncikazi highly disappointed after Orlando Pirates Drop Points (Soccer Laduma)

Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi says he's 'highly disappointed' with his side failing to secure three points against Chippa United on Wednesday ...

"It's always challenging, you don't have the spaces in the wide channels that you want, they don't give you the space between the goalkeeper and the centre-backs, the corridor of uncertainty where we would run to. "Highly disappointed, a match we should have definitely won, two points dropped. "Now you have to be creative in front of goal, take shots from range, get set-plays but I think neither of that worked today and this is the result that we have," he added.