Starting XI: Pirates v Chippa

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 23: Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League, First Preliminary Round, 2nd Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Disciples FC at Orlando Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Alche Greeff/Gallo Images)

Orlando Pirates return to domestic action as they start their Betway Premiership campaign against Chippa United this evening.

Betway Premiership

Teams: Orlando Pirates v Chippa United

Date: 18 September 2024

Venue: Orlando Stadium

Time: 19h30

The Buccaneers have getting a lot of football under their belts in the last few weeks, competing in both the MTN8 and the CAF Champions League.

Jose Riveiro's charges advanced to the final of the MTN8 after overcoming SuperSport United in the last eight before eliminating Cape Town City before the international break.

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However, Pirates were involved in continental action over the weekend after defeating Jwaneng Galaxy 2-0 in the first leg of the second preliminary round.

Chippa, meanwhile, are playing their first competitive fixture of the 2024/25 season after the start of the league season was delayed.

The Chilli Boys have been able to bolster their squad in recent months, which includes bringing in Andile Jali, Azola Matrose, Siphelo Baloni (loan) and Aphelele Teto (loan) from Livingston FC.

Here's how they line up:

Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Ndah, Sesane, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Mofokeng, Maswanganyi, Saleng, Mabasa

Subs: Buthelezi, Sibisi, Maela, Rasebotja, Dlamini, Gilberto, Kimvuidi, Moleleki, Radiopane