Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch EC have both confirmed their starting line-ups for the MTN8 final clash taking place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
The Buccaneers made four changes with Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabiso Monyane, Monnapule Saleng and Tshegofatso Mabasa taking the places of Deano van Rooyen (cup-tied), Gilberto, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Relebogile Mofokeng.
Meanwhile, Stellies dropped Oscarine Masuluke, Chumani Butsaka and Sanele Barns for Sage Stephens, Jayden Adams, Ibraheem Jabaar.
SALENG STARTS DESPITE FITNESS CONCERNS
One of Pirates key players, Monnapule Saleng starts the match after returning from injury having missed the previous match against Richards Bay.
CONFIRMED STARTING XI
Orlando Pirates XI: Sipho Chaine, Thabise Sesane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabiso Monyane, Innocent Maela, Makhehlene Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha, Patrick Maswanganyi, Monnapule Saleng, Deon Hotto, Evidence Makgopa
Subs: Melusi Buthelezi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota, Salaelo Rasebotia, Paseka Mako, Karim Kimvuidi, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Kabelo Dlamini, Delvi “Gilberto” Viera
Stellenbosch FC XI: Sage Stephens, Thabo Moloisane, Fawaaz Basadien, Athenkosi Mcaba, Ismael Toure, Devin Titus, Jayden Adams, Sihle Nduli, Andre De Jong, Lehlohonolo Mojela, Ibraheem Jabaar
Subs: Oscarine Masuluke, Kyle Jurgens, Omega Mdaka, Genino Palace, Chumani Butsaka, Brian Onyango, Langelihle Phili, Ashley Cupido
HOW AND WHERE TO WATCH MTN8 FINAL
You can watch the match live on SuperSport SSPSL Channel 202 and on SABC 1. The MTN8 final is also avilable for streaming on Showmax Premier League
