Orlando Pirates boss Jose Riveiro has sprung one or two surprises in his starting XI to face Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup final.
DStv Premiership Golden Boot winner Tshegofatso Mabasa is only among the substitutes for Pirates against Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium. Whether he’s not 100% fit is unclear but managers get paid big money to make big decisions and this falls into that category. Meanwhile, Lucas Ribeiro Costa is back for Sundowns after an injury issue. Relebohile Mofokeng, Mabasa and Kabelo Dlamini are the standout names on a strong Bucs bench.
“At this point, his decision has to be considerate of his future as a player considering his age. Sundowns have the financial muscles to get him. But a chance at playing in the Champions League is not easy to resist.” “FSCB want him. They are on top in the Super Liga and are likely to be playing in the UEFA Champions League. At the moment, I’m also talking to other clubs in Europe. But the idea is to help him keep his calm until the season is over,” he added.
Tshegofatso Mabasa against Crystal Lake at the Mbombela Stadium in the Nedbank Cup. Image: BackpagePix
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