Kaizer Chiefs bench Itumeleng Khune for Soweto derby
Mzansi will come to a standstill on Saturday afternoon when Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates meet on the FNB Stadium.
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Kick-off is scheduled for 15:30.
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Both sides can be determined for nothing lower than three factors this afternoon.
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The Buccaneers are in third place within the standings, 5 factors behind second positioned SuperSport United and 24 behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
Meanwhile, the Glamour Boys are in fifth place heading into right now’s conflict, simply three factors behind Orlando Pirates.
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Amakhosi coach Arthur Zwane has elected to bench veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune and begin with Brandon Petersen in aim.
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Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates: Starting line-ups:
Kaizer Chiefs
Petersen, Ngezana, Dove, Kwinika, Hlanti, Sithebe, Maart, Shabalala, Dolly, Du Preez, Saile
Substitutes: Khune, Ngcobo, Dube, Bimenyimana, Mashiane, Radebe, Sekgota, Zwane, Duba
Orlando Pirates
Chaine, Xoki, Sibisi, Maela, Mako, Ndlondlo, Timm, Pule, Lorch, Saleng, Dzvukamanja
Substitutes: Mpontshane, Ndah, Monyane, Makhuala, Motshwari, Dlamini, Hotto, Erasmus, Marou
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