Ugandan Massa plied his trade at University of Pretoria last term, while Mozambican Pelembe is on loan at Celtic from Orlando Pirates.
“Both Massa and Pelembe are out, they are still waiting for their work permits,” club CEO Khumbulani Konco confirms to snl24.com/kickoff.
Phunya Sele Sele are also minus forwards Vuyisile Wana - who was bought from Moroka Swallows in the off-season - and Gabadinho Mhango through injury.
The game will kick off at 19h30 at Lucas Moripe Stadium.