An injury update has been provided on nine Orlando Pirates players by the club ahead of their Carling Knockout match against Magesi FC this weekend.
Pirates will be welcoming Magesi at Orlando Stadium on Saturday in the Last 16 match.
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As confirmed by the Buccaneers, the team will be without key defender Olisa Ndah, as well as several other stars.
"The Nigerian international who missed out on playing the MTN8 final after suffering an injury in the league match against Polokwane City, is expected to be out on the sidelines for a lengthy spell. The Bucs medical department has confirmed that the 26-year-old has suffered a tibia fracture. Due to the location and nature of the injury; the decision on surgery is not straightforward but based on this type of injury, Ndah has been ruled out for the rest of the year," Pirates stated on the club's official website.
"In addition to Ndah's injury, the medical department provided updates on other players in recovery:
Thalente Mbatha
Continues to undergo rehabilitation regarding the injury he suffered in Pirates' 3-1 win over Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8. The Bucs medical team will continue to monitor his progress this week before clearing him to return to full training.
Bandile Shandu
Has started full training with the team. He has also begun playing 35 minutes for friendly matches. This load will increase every week until he reaches 90 minutes without feeling any discomfort.
Tapelo Xoki
Has been cleared to return to full training, with focus on agility drills before being allowed to participate in friendly matches.
Goodman Mosele
Is currently undergoing intermediate rehabilitation phase. He has started jogging and the team has slowly introduced heavy loaded weight training.
Zakhele Lepasa
Like Mosele, Lepasa is also currently undergoing intermediate rehabilitation phase. He has started running on the field and strength training.
Thabiso Lebitso
Has started running as part of his progression. Scheduled to start plyometric training as of next week. Continues with external biokinetic training to improve strength in hamstring and quadriceps.
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Sandile Mthethwa
Sustained an abdominal muscle strain during training. He is attending rehabilitation sessions with a visceral therapist that deals with this type of injuries.
Ethan Visagie
Sustained a right ankle sprain during training. Post orthopaedic consultation; conservative treatment was suggested as strategy for his recovery.
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