Orlando Pirates will have a selection dilemma on their hands when they face Kaizer Chiefs in a blockbuster double-header.
Mbokazi to miss both Kaizer Chiefs clashes
Breakout star Mbekezeli Mbokazi, now a firm fixture in the Orlando Pirates XI, will miss both meetings with Kaizer Chiefs. The 19-year-old central defender is part of the South African U20 side at the most inopportune time for Pirates, ruling him out of these two matches. The U20 AFCON takes place between 26 April and 18 May.
Soweto Derby dates for the diary
As fate would have it, Pirates and Chiefs meet twice in quick succession at the sharp end of the 2024-2205 campaign. First, they do battle in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, 03 May at 15:00. Then, they meet in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday, 10 May.
Orlando Pirates duo wanted in England
Northeast English giants Sunderland, currently scrapping to fight their way back into the Premier League, are keen on two Bucs stars. The ‘Black Cats’ were relegated from the top-flight in 2016-2017. However, they’ve been there and thereabouts in the promotion places from the Championship ever since. They’re currently fourth with four games to play and already guaranteed a semi-final playoff place.
Can Orlando Pirates cope without Mbokazi in these two matches?
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