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Johannesburg - Knowledge Musona was a notable absentee from the starting lineup for Kaizer Chiefs in their MTN8 Cup semi-final first leg against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
Musona found himself on the bench as coach Stuart Baxter went with just Bernard Parker upfront.
In the Pirates lineup, Kermit Erasmus also did not make the starting lineup.
Buccaneers coach Roger de Sa decided on two strikers with Lennox Bacela and Sifiso Myeni playing a dual role in attack.
Teams:
Chiefs
Itumeleng Khune (capt), Siboniso Gaxa, Tefu Mashamaite, Eric Mathoho, Tsepo Masilela, Williard Katsande, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bernard Parker, Lehlonolo Majoro, George Lebese. Substitutes: Brilliant Khuzwayo, Morgan Gould, Keegan Ritchie, Kingston Nkatha, Josta Dladla, Knowledge Musona, Mandla Masango.
Pirates
Senzo Meyiwa, Rooi Mahamutsa, Luck Lekgwathi (capt), Thabo Matlaba, Happy Jele, Tlou Segolela, Oupa Manyisa, Lehlohonolo Masalesa, Sifiso Myeni, Daine Klate, Lennow Bacela. Substitutes: Brighton Mhlongo, Kermit Erasmus, Manti Moholo, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Siyabonga Sangweni, Thulasizwe Mbuyane, Patrick Phungwayo.
Musona found himself on the bench as coach Stuart Baxter went with just Bernard Parker upfront.
In the Pirates lineup, Kermit Erasmus also did not make the starting lineup.
Buccaneers coach Roger de Sa decided on two strikers with Lennox Bacela and Sifiso Myeni playing a dual role in attack.
Teams:
Chiefs
Itumeleng Khune (capt), Siboniso Gaxa, Tefu Mashamaite, Eric Mathoho, Tsepo Masilela, Williard Katsande, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bernard Parker, Lehlonolo Majoro, George Lebese. Substitutes: Brilliant Khuzwayo, Morgan Gould, Keegan Ritchie, Kingston Nkatha, Josta Dladla, Knowledge Musona, Mandla Masango.
Pirates
Senzo Meyiwa, Rooi Mahamutsa, Luck Lekgwathi (capt), Thabo Matlaba, Happy Jele, Tlou Segolela, Oupa Manyisa, Lehlohonolo Masalesa, Sifiso Myeni, Daine Klate, Lennow Bacela. Substitutes: Brighton Mhlongo, Kermit Erasmus, Manti Moholo, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Siyabonga Sangweni, Thulasizwe Mbuyane, Patrick Phungwayo.
