Best Orlando Pirates XI after Riveiro leaves?
Orlando Pirates will undoubtedly add new faces in the transfer window after the season ended in somewhat underwhelming fashion.
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Xoki, Mbokazi, Hotto; Mbatha, Nemtajela ; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.
It's unlikely that wholesale changes will be made to a settled, predominantly young squad. However, there are a couple of key areas needing improvement. 24-year-old Marumo Gallants midfield general Masindi Nemtajela is seen as a natural successor to the impressive but ageing Makhehlene Makhaula.
Could Pirates also do with a new left-back? The evergreen Deon Hotto is 34.
Wearing the number 47 jersey, Simphiwe Selepe has made his full Betway premiership debut for the Buccaneers. His debut for the club came not long ago, as a substitute against Kaizer Chiefs earlier this month. DDC youngster Cemran Dansin, still just 17, was also named in the matchday squad, which beat Golden Arrows 3-0. The goals came courtesy of Tshegofatso Mabasa, Bandsile Shandu and Kabelo Dlamini.
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