Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay: What time is kick-off? Tv channel
Orlando Pirates will be without defenders Paseka Mako and Innocent Maela along with goalkeeper Sipho Chaine.
Struggling Orlando Pirates travel to Moses Mabhida Stadium to play Richards Bay in the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup campaign on Saturday.
The Buccaneers come into the match after a disappointing string of results since cruising past Cape Town Spurs in the opening round.
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Their league results have been a stark contrast to their cup form, with no wins registered in their last three outings.
Having lost 2-1 to the Urban Warriors away from home, the Sea Robbers are desperate to bounce back and return to winning ways.
Orlando Pirates have Richards Bay to deal with on Saturday
“Richards Bay is different and more aggressive in two blocks. You get lessons from every game that you play,” Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was quoted on IOL.
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“It’s not about opponents, but more about ourselves. Going forward, it’s going to be a huge test for all of us to show the type of material we are made of – as the players and coaches.
“We are here for a reason, and the reason is to show that we are here to win more than losing. In two days, we have a chance to change the situation,” said the Orlando Pirates coach.
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The Natal Rich Boys have struggled in the league just like Pirates but have nothing to lose in this cup competition/
Orlando Pirates will be without defenders Paseka Mako and Innocent Maela as they continue to recover from their respective injuries along with goalkeeper Sipho Chaine.
The match kicks-off 15:00 on Saturday and will be live on Sabc 1 and SuperSport channel 202.