Unbelievable: this is totally terribble that if a proper care is not taking the orlando pirats may loss a potential player due to his serious injury concern.

Unbelievable: this is totally terribble that if a proper care is not taking the orlando pirats may loss a potential player due to his serious injury concern.

Their lack of success in their last three league games has raised questions about their league form.

The Sea Robbers’ problems have been made worse by their 2-1 loss to the Urban Warriors away from home on Wednesday. Despite their desire to win this crucial cup match, their injury list may be a reason for concern.

WHAT WAS SAID: According to a statement posted on the Pirates’ official website, “defenders Paseka Mako and Innocent Maela continue to recover from their respective injuries along with goalkeeper Sipho Chaine.”

“Vincent Pule and Zakhele Lepasa, who made substitute appearances during the week, may have larger roles on Saturday.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The Natal Rich Boys, presently residing in 15th position in the league standings, are a struggling team that the Soweto giants will be facing.

They have only won once in their last five games, losing three and drawing one, with their Round of 16 victory over the Moroka Swallows remaining their lone victory.

Given that Pirates have won three trophies in the past year and have an excellent cup record, these results could go their way.

WHAT’S NEXT: When the two sides square off in what will be their first-ever cup game, it will only be their third meeting ever.

After a scoreless first encounter at Orlando Stadium, Pirates defeated King Zwelithini Stadium 2-0 thanks to goals from Terrence Dzvukamanja and Monnapule Saleng.

This time, Pirates will be counting on the good fortune of Moses Mabhida Stadium to work in their favor throughout the game.