Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is hoping to rely more on left-back Nkosikhona Ndaba in managing the load of veteran utility player Deon Hotto.
Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel praised his young side’s fearless display despite their 1-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout semi-final on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the team are still hurting from their CAF Champions League exit and are determined to lift the Carling Knockout Cup to soften the blow.
Orlando Pirates secured their place in a second cup final this season after edging Richards Bay FC 1-0 in the Carling Knockout semi-final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
For the first time in two months, Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana reliable centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi got the much-needed rest, when he started the game against Golden Arrows from the bench, something head coach Abdeslam says was necessary.
Richards Bay will be facing Orlando Pirates in their Carling Knockout Cup semi-final encounter at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday.