There is hope for Orlando Pirates regarding two influential players ahead of the team's eagerly awaited cup final this weekend.
Pirates are in Durban to face Stellenbosch FC in this year's final of the MTN8 at Moses Mabhida Stadium tomorrow and there have been concerns regarding the availability of Olisa Ndah and Monnapule Saleng.
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The two players picked up knocks last week in the league match against Polokwane City and that resulted in them missing the most recent fixture last weekend against Richards Bay FC.
Speaking to the media during a press conference in Durban, Pirates' assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi confirmed that Ndah and Saleng have not trained for days leading up to tomorrow's match.
While there has been no official word from the club on the players, the duo travelled to Durban with the rest of the group, with indications that they could be available for the all-important clash.
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"They are part of the group that travelled, and anything is possible (regarding their availability for the match). But as you know, for cup finals clubs like to include more than just the players that will be in the matchday squad and it's nothing new. It's not only for Pirates but other clubs do it also," said the source.
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