Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have some very mixed news on the injury front as they prepare for a massive weekend.
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Ouaddou welcomes back key Orlando Pirates duo
Pirates manager Abdeslam Ouaddou will be grateful to have a key Bafana duo back in the fold. Evidence Makgopa and Thalente Mbatha are both nearing full fitness.
“About Makgopa, he’s still with the group. We’re very happy to welcome him back,” Ouaddou said as per iDiski Times.
“He’s back in training, and he’s feeling very well. So he’s one more player to have in our group.
“Another player as well, Mbatha, I’m very happy that he joined the group because there were a lot of questions around him,” Ouaddou added.
Kaze has less encouraging news for Kaizer Chiefs fans
Cedric Kaze has issued updates on several injured players as the club’s preparations for the Soweto Derby intensify. Here’s the latest on Inacio Miguel, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Etiosa Ighodaro, Thabo Cele, Bradley Cross, and George Matlou via KickOff:
“On the injury side, it is true that Miguel has missed a few games following his injury in the Carling Cup game against Stellenbosch. He has had two light training sessions with the group. He will be assessed today (Thursday) to see if he is able to feature. Ox (Mthethwa) has been training with the team for the last five sessions. He is not 100%. He can help, but not 100% fit.”
“With Ighodaro, he is definitely out and hasn’t joined the group yet. Thabo Cele is back from his injury and can help, as well as Bradley Cross.”
“George Matlou and Rushwin Dortley are also still out,” Kaze concluded.
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