Austin Ditlhobolo 22:25 SAST 2021/01/08 Bucs will renew their rivalry with the Birds in the original Soweto Derby clash on Sunday. Goal predicts coach Josef Zinnbauer s possible XI BackpagePix GOALKEEPER - Wayne Sandilands The veteran shot-stopper is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up with Richard Ofori out injured. Backpagepix RIGHT-BACK - Wayde Jooste The speedy player is now a permanent fixture in the right-back position which has seen Thabiso Monyane spend more time on the bench. Backpagepix LEFT-BACK - Innocent Maela The 28-year-old is an important member of the Bucs defence and he has made the left-back position his own.
Squads & Team News
Pirates will host Swallows without suspended attacking midfielder Vincent Pule, who has been one of their best performers this season.
The player has managed two goals in seven league games this season and is out after accumulating four yellow cards.
Also absent is forward Tshegofatso Mabasa, who is the team’s joint highest-scorer so far this season with two league goals, just like Pule.
A foot injury has sidelined Mabasa, who has missed Pirates’ last two games, after also being out at the start of the season due to injury.
Another striker Zakhele Lepasa will also not take part in this old Soweto derby, and is out with an ankle strain.