Pirates to reclaim top spot? 5 things we expect

Sunday's DStv Premiership action sees the table-topping Orlando Pirates face Maritzburg United away. Here are five things we expect.

Pirates to reclaim top spot? 5 things we expect

The mighty Orlando Pirates are on the road looking for points again. This time the location is the KwaZulu Natal midlands to battle Maritzburg United at the Harry Gwala Stadium.

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ORLANDO PIRATES’ CHANCE TO RECLAIM DSTV PREMIERSHIP LEAD

Following Mamelodi Sundowns shock 2-1 loss to SuperSport United, AmaZulu’s stalemate against Kaizer Chiefs, and despite Royal AM’s jump to the summit after beating Sekhukhune, the Sea Robbers could take PSL top spot by 19:00 on Sunday evening.

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But whatever happens elsewhere, the Buccaneers will focus on themselves in Pietermaritzburg.

HERE ARE FIVE THINGS WE EXPECT AT HARRY GWALA

  1. Maritzburg United to have a bigger crowd than Pirates at the Harry Gwala stadium
  2. A possible return for Thembinkosi Lorch
  3. On-loan Bucs star Bongani Sam to have an inspired game for Maritzburg
  4. Richard Ofori, Miguel Timm, Bandile Shandu, and Fortunate Makaringe to perform against their former club
  5. Jose Riveiro to continue with Zakhele Lepasa wide with Eva Nga in the box.
Ofori will be a definite starter against the club he once captained. Image: @OrlandoPirates / Twitter

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Sunday’s game is scheduled to kick off at 17:30.