Orlando Pirates will take on Botswana outfit Jwaneng Galaxy in the CAF Confederations Cup on Sunday Afternoon. The Buccaneers managed to put themselves in a favorable situation during their away fixture winning 3-0 courtesy of goals from Thulani Hlatshwayo, Linda Mntambo, Jean Marc Mundele. The game is in their hands at this point, however they look clear if they can manage to hold the visitors this afternoon.
Josef Zinnbauer used the opportunity to offer game to fringe players. Players like Siyabonga Mpontshane, Austin Muwowo and Mundele will start the game for Orlando Pirates as it looks set to be progress into the group stages of the competition. Big name players have been rested ahead of this fixture keeping in mind the game against Supersport United on Wednesday. Collins Makgaka and Nkanyiso Zungu will also look to come out from the bench.
Unfortunately for many South Africans the game will not be live on television. Orlando Pirates has offered to stream the game live on their YouTube channel to give fans a chance to see this game live. The game will be aired in Pirates and will kick off at 17:00.
Orlando Pirates will look to crush aside Jwaneng Galaxy, however recent controversy in CAF competitions for South African side has seen a lot of backlash. Teams have protestested against teams from Mzansi as a result of the corona virus pandemic. This has angered a lot of football fans, considering the unfair treatment.
This will bea good opportunity for stars who have been sitting on the sidelines to prove themselves and raise their hands for Josef Zinnbauer. This will also give fans an opportunity to see fringe players start the game, more especially Jean Marc Mundele as many have been calling for him to get more game time.
Here's the link to watch the Orlando Pirates Vs Jwaneng Galaxy game live below :
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