Orlando Pirates injury update: SEVEN players, ONE suspended
Not great news.
Orlando Pirates must do without several key first-team stars for upcoming clashes in the Betway Premiership.
Maswanganyi and Chaine miss Chippa clash
Patrick Maswanganyi will miss out against Chippa as he continues his recovery from a grade one strain. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Sipho Chaine also misses the match through suspension after an accumulation of yellow cards. Pirates meet the Chilli Boys on Wednesday 05 March at 19:30. Before kickoff their trail leaders Sundowns by a massive 18 points, with four games in hand.
“Tito sustained a grade one strain in our match against Cape Town City. We will continue to monitor his situation and provide the technical team daily updates on his progress,” reads the report.
Orlando Pirates issue update on other injured players
Via the club’s official website:
Miguel Timm (Ankle)
Currently undergoing on-field rehabilitation work while also attending physiotherapy sessions. He is expected to return to full training in 7-14 days.
Thabiso Monyane (Hamstring)
Has started field-based rehabilitation with emphasis on agility, aerobic endurance and accelerations and decelerations. To start high-speed running next week.
Zakhele Lepasa (Ankle)
Has started field-based training with the strength and conditioning team.
Olisa Ndah (Shin)
Has completed his rehabilitation and has returned to full training. Currently on working on his match fitness.
Thabiso Lebitso (Ankle)
Continues to undergo treatment post-surgery. Attending Physiotherapy sessions for acute management.
Thabiso Sesane (Achillies)
Like Lebitso, Sesane also underwent a successful procedure and is currently undergoing treatment while attending Physiotherapy sessions for acute management
Remember when Saleng almost joined Chiefs?
An Amakhosi supporter as a boy, Saleng explained in the Sowetan back in 2022 via SABC Sport: “I should have played for Chiefs because there was a scout from the club who was following me at Free State Stars.
“I don’t know what happened. But in the end, I ended up playing for Pirates… after Chiefs delayed signing me.”
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