Pirates provide injury update ahead of Durban City clash
Pirates are currently second with 13 points from five matches.
Orlando Pirates have released an injury report ahead of their Betway Premiership match against Durban City. The encounter will take place at the Orlando Amstel Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 7.30 pm. The Pirates are currently in second place, boasting 13 points from their first five matches. They can narrow the gap to the league leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, with a victory over City. Overall, Pirates have amassed 20 points from their initial eight games.
Ahead of tonight's match, the club has announced that Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, Sihle Nduli, and Mohau Nkota will remain sidelined due to ongoing injury recoveries. Additionally, forwards Gamphani Lungu and Andre de Jong will undergo late fitness assessments to ascertain their availability for the game. In their statement, Pirates noted, "Orlando Pirates return to league action following two weeks of CAF Champions League football."
The defending Betway Premiership champions will host Durban City at the Amstel Arena as they strive to maintain momentum alongside early leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who possess 20 points from their opening eight matches.
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