Will the Spaniard deliver more transfers? We think he will. Image: Backpagepix
Orlando Pirates midfield anchor suspended for Nedbank Cup final
Orlando Pirates will be without their midfield anchor for Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final against Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versveld Stadium.
Will the Spaniard deliver more transfers? We think he will. Image: Backpagepix
Orlando Pirates will be without their key midfield anchor for Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final against Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versveld Stadium.
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Kick-off is at 18:00.
ORLANDO PIRATES WITHOUT MIDFIELDER AGAINST SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
According to the PSL, Makhehlene Makhaula will not be available for Pirates after having accumulated four yellow cards leading up to this game.
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Makhaula was instrumental in Pirates reaching the final as his display against Kaizer Chiefs in the semi-finals was impressive.
In his absence, Pirates will most likely pin their hopes on Miguel Timm and Thabang Monare in midfield with Ben Motshwari likely to be on the bench.
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ORLANDO PIRATES HAVE USED MAKHAULA SPARINGLY
Since joining Pirates from AmaZulu in January, Makhaula has been used sparingly by Jose Riveiro and his technical team.
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He has appeared twice from the bench in the Nedbank Cup, while he has featured just eight times in the league since the start of the year.
The 34-year-old started just three of the 10 matches across all competitions for the Sea Robbers, and for him, the season is over as he won’t play on Saturday.
