Jose Ribeiro will call up four new players when Orlando Pirates take on Mamelodi Sundowns tonight.
The two giants will clash in the teams' first match of 2024 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
The Brazilians go into tonight's match unbeaten in the DStv Premiership and sit comfortably at the top of the table.
Orlando Pirates, on the other hand, will be desperate to not only claim some much-needed bragging rights but also pick up the vital three points. A win would move Jose Ribeiro's team into the top four.
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new contract Thabiso Levitso and Talente Mbata will officially make his debut with Orlando Pirates after being transferred to the club in January.
20 year old winger, Azora Matrose He is also recovering from injury and could make his debut for the club tonight Jabulani Mokone He is also looking forward to his senior debut.
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Motibi, about the possibility of Rorhi's booing!
“I can't say who can't boo who and I can't control it. Roach is a fan favorite at Pirates and I felt that the supporters booing him upsetting him would benefit the team against Sundowns. If they are, I don't blame them,'' says Orlando Pirates legend James Motibi. soccer laduma.
“But I'm not going to condone booing a player, especially if it's done in the right way. My understanding is that in soccer, if you feel it will help the team win the game, you can do it in the right way.” That means we can upset the opposition (Sundowns).”
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