Lorch and Maela Orlando Pirates

Thembinkosi Lorch and Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates celebrates a victory during the 2018 Telkom Knockout semifinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on 24 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bucs back! TWO key players finally return to Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates confirmed the long-awaited return of two key players to training ahead of their DStv Premiership match with Golden Arrows.

Lorch and Maela Orlando Pirates

Thembinkosi Lorch and Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates celebrates a victory during the 2018 Telkom Knockout semifinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on 24 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates confirmed the long-awaited return of two key players to training ahead of their DStv Premiership match with Golden Arrows.

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Innocent Maela and Zakhele Lepasa were welcomed back to the Pirates squad after missing the PSL season so far.

“On the injury front, several Buccaneers are nearing a return to action after lengthy spells on the sidelines, with defender Innocent Maela and striker Zakhele Lepasa among those inching closer to featuring for the first time this season,” reported iDiskiTimes.

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Both players are illegible to play against Arrows on Saturday.

Although, they may not be rushed into the starting team having missed the whole season so far. Maela will bring some much-needed assurance at the back. Lepasa will provide back-up for his strikers, Deon Hotto and Linda Mntambo.

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Mandla Ncikazi will make a return to his former side when the two sides clash.

Kick-off is at 15:30.

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