Is this the Orlando Pirates XI vs Kaizer Chiefs?
Orlando Pirates have a massive Nedbank Cup final on the horizon against Kaizer Chiefs. Is this the XI to bring back the trophy?
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Makhaula, Mbatha; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.
Chiefs and Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates will contest their ninth meeting in a Nedbank Cup final. The stage is set for kickoff at 15:30 on Saturday, 10 May at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Of the teams' eight previous meetings in the Nedbank Cup final, Kaizer Chiefs have won six finals – in 1971, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1984 and 2006. Orlando Pirates have managed two wins in 1975 and 1988. A 75% win ratio is a huge reason for Amakhosi fans to be cautiously optimistic.
Mayele has an exemplary record in the Caf Champions League; he's got eight goals in 11 appearances this term. Overall, he's scored 21 goals and supplied four assists in 35 matches in Africa's elite club competition. No wonder Pirates are keen to claim the signature of the man who broke their hearts in an epic Champions League semi-final second leg; Mayele's brace helped Pyramids to a 3-2 win and sealed their place in the final against Sundowns.
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