The national team also have a friendly against Angola in Cape Town three days later, but Buccaneers like Thabo Matlaba, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, Tsepo Gumede, Ntsikelelo Nyauza and Thamsanqa Gabuza will be excused given their exploits in the CAF Confederation Cup.
"It is not a question of it being likely, we have got to [release them]," Mashaba says.
"We appreciate what Pirates did. You know, some people will tell us that their players are tired and we appreciate it. They [Pirates] are still busy with the Cup."
Gabuza was a late call-up for Tokelo Rantie today, while Brilliant Khuzwayo is doubtful as he is struggling with flu.