Richard Ofori of Orlando Pirates

Richard Ofori of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on the 30 January 2020 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates team news ahead of Golden Arrows clash

Orlando Pirates might be without two crucial players when they take on Golden Arrows in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday.

Richard Ofori of Orlando Pirates

Richard Ofori of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on the 30 January 2020 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates might be without two crucial players when they take on Golden Arrows in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday.

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Having faced issues in front of goal, it seems like adding to that is the possible absence of goalkeeper Richard Ofori and right-back Bandile Shandu.

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The Ghanaian goalkeeper is under assessment after he was withdrawn early during last Friday’s outing against AmaZulu.

Shandu who also limped off on Friday might not be fit to play.

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However, the Buccaneers will welcome back right-wing back Thabiso Monyane who is now eligible to play after serving his two-match suspension.

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Orlando Pirates’ Thabiso Monyane. Image: @OrlandoPirates / Twitter

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Heading into the fixture, both teams are aiming for maximum points having collected a single point apiece in their most recent outings.

The match will take place at Abafana Bes’thende’s home yard, Princess Magogo Stadium at 19:30.

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