Orlando Pirates could not have asked for a better boost ahead of their last-16 Telkom Knockout tie against Chippa United. Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic confirmed that ace winger Vincent Pule and goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo would both be in contention for places in the starting line-up against the Chilli Boys at Orlando Stadium on Saturday night. Both players were signed by Pirates before the start of this campaign. But it is Pule, signed from Bidvest Wits, who has won the hearts of the Buccaneers’ faithful with his electric pace on the left side of midfield. Khuzwayo‚ signed from Kaizer Chiefs‚ has on the other hand been nursing an injury that has kept him out for two and a half months of the season. Playing against Chippa‚ a team Pirates defeated 1-0 in August in Port Elizabeth in their second league match‚ Sredojevic said he would need all his players available as he continues on his journey to win the first trophy since he rejoined Bucs at the beginning of last season. Pirat...
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