On Wednesday, despite Celtic coach John Maduka not on the bench, he opted to rest key players just like he did in the preliminary round home and away fixtures against Maniema Union.
Captain Ndumiso Mabena did not even make the bench together with Siphelele Luthuli, Menzi Masuku and forward Victor Letsoalo.
Sipho Chaine started in goal ahead of veteran goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane while Congolese forward Harris Tchilimbou was handed the captain’s armband.
While Celtic had played three matches since eliminating their Nigerian opponents, they have been inactive since eliminating Futuro Kings from Equatorial Guinea in the preliminary stage.
After a goalless first half, Celtic responded with a double change by introducing attackers Sera Motebang and Reagan van der Ross for Menzi Ndwandwe and Ishmael Njoti respectively, in the 69th minute.
Dec 16, 2020 - 08:59 pm By Staff Reporter
Bloemfontein Celtic shrugged off their cup final defeat to bag their second win in the DStv Premiership after beating Baroka FC 2-0 on Wednesday evening.
Celtic made three changes from the MTN8 final defeat to Orlando Pirates, as Thato Lingwati and Victor Letsoalo were both recalled alongside a rare start for Sello Matjila.
Meanwhile, Bakgaga made two alterations, as Cheslyn Jampies and Manuel Kambala returned to the line-up at the expense of Vusi Sibiya and Tshediso Patjie.
Siwelele were looking to climb up the ladder after a disappointing start to their league campaign despite a brilliant run in the MTN8 and victory on penalties against Maniema Union in the CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round.