Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu will resume their clash on Saturday in a DStv Premiership match at Orlando Stadium.
The two teams are scheduled to face each other just a week after a thrilling cup clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The stakes are high this time, with three league points at stake.
Usuthu want to prove their worth after losing in the Nedbank Cup. They currently sit in the bottom half of the league table with just six points out of 15, but will be aiming to improve on their recent results. A win on Saturday could move him from 12th place to within reach of the top eight.
Pirates, on the other hand, have scored an astonishing 11 goals in their last two games and are in great form and are growing in confidence. They currently sit third in the standings and will be keen to add another three points. If they win against Ustu, they could swap places with second-placed Stellenbosch.
This Saturday, Pirates and Amazulu will face off at Orlando Stadium.
Defensive duo Nkosinati Sibisi and Thapelo Shoki were both suspended for the previous match but are back in contention for a spot in the matchday squad. Pirates also benefit from the return of striker Evidence Makgopa after more than a month out of action.
For AmaZulu, midfielder Ethan Brooks has resurfaced as an option for manager Pablo Franco Martin against Pirates. He comes after serving a one-match suspension that forced them out of the Cup quarter-finals.
Usuthu aims for revenge at Nedbank Cup
Pirates have had the upper hand against AmaZulu for a long time, winning seven times. AmaZulu's last win was in an away league match in August 2013.
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