4 players to watch: Orlando Pirates v Chippa United – 16 December

Orlando Pirates will host Chippa United in the DStv Premiership on Wednesday, 16 December.

ORLANDO PIRATES ARE UNDEFEATED

The Buccaneers are undefeated in the 2021/21 season after six matches.

They have picked up two wins and four draws to date and victory at the Orlando Stadium could see they rise as high as third in the standings depending on other results.

Meanwhile, Chippa United are down in 13th place in the standings, but victory for the Chilli Boys would see them jump into the top-half of the log.

Due to Cyril Ramaphosa’s extended curfew hours in an attempt to combat the spread of the ‘second wave’ of Covid-19, kick-off has been moved 30 minutes earlier to 19:00.

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PLAYERS TO WATCH

ORLANDO PIRATES

Deon Hotto: The Namibia international is becoming one of Pirates’ key attackers having scored the equalising goal against Bloemfontein Celtic in the MTN 8 final over the weekend. Hotto will be keen to play a vital role in helping the Buccaneers in their victory quest. 

Thembinkosi Lorch: The versatile forward remains one of the best attackers in the PSL by scoring the winning goal in the MTN 8 final.

CHIPPA UNITED 

Nyiko Mobbie: The influential right-back marked his debut for the Chilli Boys with an assist against Baroka FC. Mobbie will be looking to impress once again on Wednesday night. 

Bienvenu Eva Nga: The Cameroonian centre forward has failed to find the back of the net since he grabbed a hat-trick against Maritzburg United. Eva Nga will be eager to rediscover his scoring touch and help his side overcome Pirates.