Big games require big players. Is this how Orlando Pirates should line up against Alger in the Champions League quarter-final first leg?
Caf Champions League quarter-final first leg is next
Pirates will be quietly confident they can stamp their ticket into the Champions League semi-finals. They face the Algerian side MC Alger over two legs in the quarter-finals. The first leg takes place on Tuesday, 01 April at 21:00 in North Africa. Alger is currently in charge of the Algerian Ligue 1 with a seven-point lead at the summit. That’s after 20 league outings.
Predicted Orlando Pirates XI vs MC Alger
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Mbatha, Makhaula; Mkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Makgopa.
Potential Orlando Pirates XI with new rumoured signings
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sesane, Mbokazi, Basadien; Mbatha, Makhaula; Appollis, Mofokeng, Nkota; Mabasa.
Pirates wish list
According to Soccer Laduma, Orlando Pirates have a hefty transfer short list containing a few surprise names. That publication includes Thabo Moloisane and Fawaaz Basadien from Stellenbosch FC, Vuyo Letlapa from Sekhukhune United, Oswin Appollis and Thabang Matuludi from Polokwane City, as well as AmaZulu’s Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba from Chippa United and Richards Bay FC’s Yanela Mbuthuma. The latest name is Marumo Gallants forward Junior Zindoga.
Pirates zero in on Zindoga
According to Soccer Laduma, Orlando Pirates want to sign 26-year-old Zimbabwean striker Junior Zindoga from Marumo Gallants. The burly forward isn’t the most prolific marksman on the planet, but is admired for his impressive physicality and work ethic.
Will Pirates claim a first-leg advantage from their trip to Algeria?
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