REMINDER: Key Orlando Pirates star unavailable for MTN8 final

Orlando Pirates will line up for an unprecedented MTN8 treble but do so without a key defender against Stellenbosch at Moses Mabhida.Deano Van Rooyen is ineligible for the MTN8 final after representing Stellies in this competition already this term. Meanwhile, Olisa Ndah and Monnapule Saleng have major injury doubts. It’s a toss-up between Gilberto and Kabelo Dlamini to start on the right-hand side of the attacking midfield trio if Salent doesn’t pass a late fitness test. Gilberto started against Richards Bay but Dlamini made a match-winning cameo off the bench. Coach Jose Riveiro must also make a difficult decision between whether to start Tshegofatso Mabasa or Evidence Makgopa. Mabasa is usually the first-choice but Makgopa was picked to start the recent Nedbank Cup final. Big-game player Saleng will start if he’s deemed fit enough, and Maela’s experience could see him stay in the side too. Plenty of big choices for Mr Riveiro.