Meyiwa — We want to reclaim the title

Orlando Pirates’ Bafana Bafana international goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa reckons that Bucs are pumped up for next month’s Carling Black Label Cup clash against rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

The Soweto giants will face off at FNB Stadium on July 26, with the fans able to vote for the starting line ups beforehand in what has become one of the most popular additions to the pre-season calendar.

“We want to reclaim the title. I see the line ups so far look fairly balanced, I am content with that.

“The fans must keep voting as you know, only the guys with the most number of votes will make the team,” Meyiwa told his club’s official website.

“Winning this trophy means a lot to us players and the fans. Despite this not being a League match, I can guarantee you that the stadium will be full and the atmosphere will be just the same as in any other competition. So, we have to win this trophy again.”

Current teams (as at 11/6/14) *number of votes so far in brackets:

Kaizer Chiefs
Itumeleng Khune (1 149 737)
Siboniso Gaxa (144 541)
Tefu Mashamaite (175 784)
Erick Mathoho (205 883)
Tsepo Masilela (159 589)
George Lebese (187 285)
Reneilwe Letsholonyane (175 959)
George Maluleka (170 960)
Siphiwe Tshabalala (197 687)
Katlego Mphela (350 470)
Knowledge Musona (395 009)

Orlando Pirates
Senzo Meyiwa (541 706)
Happy Jele (129 282)
Siyabonga Sangweni (116 611)
Rooi Mahamutsa (116 560)
Thabo Matlaba (137 441)
Tlou Segolela (106 841)
Oupa Manyisa (156 205)
Sifiso Myeni (82 781)
Daine Klate (121 568)
Lehlohonolo Majoro (255 093)
Kermit Erasmus (226 654)

For more information on voting go to www.carlingblacklabel.co.za.