The Pirates were scheduled to play against Chippa United tonight, but their match was postponed as the league decided to reschedule all the midweek fixtures. This decision was made due to Bafana Bafana’s participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, which kept the team in Ivory Coast until now.
Soccer Laduma’s new online stadium, SNL24.com, is now live. Talented youngster Thalenthe Mbatha has joined on a six-month loan from SuperSport United, and striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has returned after his loan spell with Moroka Swallows ended.
Reports from insiders confirm that several players who have been struggling with injuries have recovered and will be vying for a place in Riveiro’s line-up. The potential Pirates line-up against Sundowns may include Sipho Chaine, Fortune Makaringe, Tapelo Xoki, Olisa Ndah, Deon Hotto, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Miguel Timm, Patrick Maswangwanyi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Monapule Saleng, and Tshegofatso Mabasa.