Hosts FC Platinum have high chances of outwitting their opponents Orlando Pirates FC in their Total Champions league Group B first leg encounter this Saturday at Battlefields Stadium as the latter may feel fatigue from Absa Premiership games.
Orlando Pirates have fulfilled all their league matches unlike their South African counterparts Mamelodi Sundowns also in the CAF Champions league.
The Brazilians, who beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the league at FNB Stadium this past weekend, have played three less matches than most sides in the South African topflight so far this campaign.
It has been reported that Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their Absa Premiership clash with Polokwane City at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday has been postponed.
This is to accommodate the club’s CAF Champions League commitments.
FC Platinum in their off – season of the domestic league is flying high in the competition after scoring in all their away preliminary round games.
Abbubaker Mobara of Orlando Pirates has been ruled out of the Absa Premiership encounter against Chippa United Tuesday night due to injury.
The 24-year old picked up a knock in the 2-all draw against Highlands Park on Saturday after a studs up challenge towards the end of the match.
The Bucs Medical Team have high hopes that Mobara will return within a week. However , it is confirmed that midfielder Ben Motshwari is still out of action as he continues to receive treatment on his knee injury .
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