MTN8: Orlando Pirates injury update

Orlando Pirates have issued an injury update ahead of their MTN8 semi-final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns that will take place on Saturday.

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The Buccaneers will approach the fixture on a high after recording a morale-boosting 2-0 win away to Golden Arrows on Tuesday, which was their first victory since the beginning of the month.

On the other hand, the Brazilians overcame Marumo Gallants in their last outing, winning 1-0 at home through a first-half strike from Siphelele Mkhulise.

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PIRATES ISSUE INJURY UPDATE AHEAD OF MTN8 SEMI-FINAL

Vincent Pule, Thembinkosi Lorch and Goodman Mosele have been nursing injuries for quite some time and are doubtful for the Saturday’s clash.

The club is also uncertain regarding the readiness of Richard Ofori and Bandile Shandu who recently picked up knocks.

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The first-leg, which was played in front of the sold-out crowd at the Orlando Stadium ended on a goalless draw.

The return tie will take place at the alternative venue of the Tshwane giants, the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, at 15:30.