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Gabadinho Mhango of Orlando Pirates scores from the penalty during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 football match between Amazulu and Orlando Pirates at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on 24 October 2020 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates have 2 key players suspended for crucial Sunday clash

Orlando Pirates will be without TWO key players for their next DStv Premiership clash against Maritzburg United on Sunday, 18 April.

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Gabadinho Mhango of Orlando Pirates scores from the penalty during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 football match between Amazulu and Orlando Pirates at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on 24 October 2020 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates will be without TWO key players for their next DStv Premiership clash against Maritzburg United on Sunday, 18 April.

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Kick-off at the Orlando Stadium is at 18:30.

The PSL confirmed on Friday that Gabadinho Mhango and Thulani Hlatshwayo have both been suspended and will take no part in the crucial clash.

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Orlando Pirates are currently fifth in the DStv Premiership log with 35 points after 21 matches.

They will be looking to rebound from their 4-1 Nedbank Cup quarter-final thrashing at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns on Thursday.

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Meanwhile, Maritzburg United are down in 13th place in the standings with 20 points from as many matches.