Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela has decided to give Keagan Buchanan his starting debut, wearing the Gold and Black jersey, in the Soweto Derby.

The skilful midfielder starts ahead of Lucky Baloyi, who got the nod in last week’s encounter against Maritzburg United in the Telkom Knockout Last 16.

Meanwhile, Ramahlwe Mphahlele returns to the team after having recovered from an injury, replacing Kgotso Moleko.

Otherwise, the Chiefs coach goes into the Derby with the same line-up that did the business against Maritzburg United last week.

Orlando Pirates host Chiefs in an Absa Premiership fixture at the FNB Stadium this afternoon (kick-off is at 15:30).

The encounter will be refereed by Victor Gomes.

Chiefs' line up: Khune, captain (32); Mphahlele (2), Mathoho (3), Gordinho (26), Khumalo (13); Twala (7), Katsande (31), Buchanan (10), Lebese (17); Ekstein (27), Katsvairo (8)

Subs: Khuzwayo (16), Cardoso (4), Masilela (24), Moleko (18), Tshabalala (14), Parker (25), Manqele (22)

Head Coach: Steve Komphela

Pirates’ line up: Mhlongo (1); Nyauza (13), Gyimah (33), Jele, captain (4), Matlaba (8); Rakhale (25), Sarr (18), Makola (5), Memela (11); Motupa (14), Ndoro (7)

Subs: Mabokgwane (16), Chabalala (19), Sikhakhane (26), Phungwayo (21), Norodien (26), Morrison (12), Gabuza (31)

Head coach: Muhsin Ertugral

Referee: Victor Gomes

1st Assistant: Zakhele Siwela

2nd Assistant: Stevens Khumalo

4th Official: Thando Ndzandzeka

Match Commissioner: George Boodhoo