Soweto Derby in MTN8 semi-final

Kaizer Chiefs hosting Orlando Pirates again tomorrow. Last month the two Soweto Giants clashed and were divided by Majoro’s goal. Tomorrow is a different story since this time it is MTN8 semi-final first leg.

Supporters for both sides are expecting a match to be remembered. Chiefs will try to prevent Pirates from scoring. Remember in this competition the away goal rule applies, as well as aggregate. I would not be surprise to see Baxter fielding: Gaxa, Mashamaite, Mathoho, Masilela plus Gould. To be honest all five players are defenders.

Is Stuart Baxter scared of Pirates? Is he defending more than attacking? Does he take in consideration of losing players through injuries?

Stuart Baxter is the manager that tries different systems in different. He knows what he is doing. If you remember the first round match against of last season Moroka Swallows then you will understand better. He can anticipate a game well, so different game can have a different formation or system rather.

Can Musona get back to his scoring?

Knowledge “Smiling Assassin” Musona has not yet got the ball at the back of the net since his return. One may say it is only the first month of the league. This is the man who is known of not being shy in front of goal. First month or not, he is just dangerous. Defenders and goalies know him very well. Tomorrow it can be an opportunity to show his return is worth it.

Pirates on the other hand are yet searching for a winner against Chiefs since Rodger De Sa took over. They have been good in Africa than local. They are playing away so a goal or two will lift their hopes up in advancing to the final.

The “Sea Robbers” are going to this match after thrashing Zamalek of Egypt in the African Champions League. Let us not be deceived by that since we all know what Amaulu did to them after they went pass Al Ahly.

Can Rodger De Sa get his first Pirates victory against Chiefs? Can they get that away goal advantage?

Judging by all the new signings Pirates did so far, yes they can win or score a goal. Since he managed to rescue them both in league and Africa, he is certainly the right man for them. Despite being a scapegoat at some point, he is the right man in my opinion.  

Can Lennox “Awoken Dragon” score tomorrow?

This is the man who just enjoying scoring recently. Questions were raised on his arrival by people including myself. He was doing everything right but could not get his name on the score sheet. He might start on the bench though, with Erasmus ineligible for the ACL, Gabuza’s arrival and Mbuyane’s return.

Let the best team win tomorrow.   

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