Simphiwe Masilela tipped to start as Orlando Pirates begin MTN8 title defence

Orlando Pirates are expected to hand young playmaker Simphiwe Masilela a surprise start in the number 10 role when they host Durban City in the MTN8 quarter-final on Saturday, 8 August.

The match will begin at 15:00 at the Orlando Amstel Arena, with the Buccaneers starting their bid to win the competition for a fifth consecutive season.

Masilela is in line to replace Patrick Maswanganyi in attacking midfield after Maswanganyi suffered an injury during Orlando Pirates’ 2-0 Betway Premiership victory over Milford FC last weekend.

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Maswanganyi found it difficult to make a significant impact before being forced off. His departure appeared to be the result of a serious injury, and his absence could give Masilela the opportunity to make the biggest senior start of his career so far.

The youngster was recently promoted from the DStv Diski Challenge reserve team. He is now expected to be trusted with a starting place as Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side begin their defence of the MTN8 trophy.

The expected Orlando Pirates line-up is:

Sipho Chaine; Lebone Sebelebele, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Lebone Seema, Deon Hotto; Cemran Dansin, Thalente Mbatha; Simphiwe Masilela, Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis; Yanela Mbuthuma.

Orlando Pirates have the chance to create more history in the competition. No club has won the MTN8 in five successive seasons, but Ouaddou’s team can set that record if they retain the trophy this campaign.

They secured last season’s title with a 3-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC after extra time in the final. Tshepang Moremi scored twice in that match, while Tshegofatso Mabasa contributed the other goal.

Durban City will travel to the Orlando Amstel Arena believing they can produce a quarter-final upset. The Nedbank Cup holders have strengthened their squad since appointing new coach Khalil Ben Youssef, and they already know they can frustrate Orlando Pirates.

The two sides played out a goalless draw in the league when they last met, a result that will give Durban City confidence ahead of their cup meeting.

For Orlando Pirates, the immediate focus will be on progressing to the semi-finals while adapting to the loss of Maswanganyi. Masilela’s expected inclusion would represent a major opportunity for the recently promoted youngster, as the club continues its pursuit of an unprecedented fifth consecutive MTN8 crown.

All four MTN8 quarter-finals will be played this weekend.

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