Pirates defender ruled out of Guinea clash
'Injuries are part of football,' said Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane.
Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi is unable to participate in Bafana Bafana's upcoming match against Guinea in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D tournament. Coach Pitso Mosimane announced on Friday that Sibisi is sidelined due to an injury suffered during training. The coach confirmed that Sibisi has been absent from training for the past two days after suffering a contusion.
Medical assessments indicate that Sibisi will miss this specific qualifier against Guinea. In addition to Bafana's upcoming match against Eritrea on Wednesday and a friendly against Egypt on October 4, the coach emphasized the prevalence of injuries in football. Mosimane acknowledged the need to select additional players to ensure the team can cope with hiccups without panic.
It was revealed that Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebo Maboe is also unavailable, and Bafana Bafana has turned to Orlando Pirates' Tshepang Moremi as a replacement. Mosimane confirmed that other options include Glasgow Rangers' Olwethu Makhanya, Hanover 96's Ime Okon, Pirates' Lebone Seema, and Mamelodi Sundowns' Khulumani Ndamane as potential central defenders for the Guinea clash.
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