1 day Ago By James Freemantle
Orlando Pirates must do without a key player for their Betway Premiership clash with Golden Arrows next up. Makhaula misses the trip to ArrowsPirates visit Golden Arrows on Wednesday evening at 19:30, and they’ll do so without influential midfield general Makhehlene Makhaula. He picked up a fourth booking of the campaign last time out against Baroka in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 clash.
Kabelo Dlamini started alongside Makhaula against Baroka so he’ll keep his place. Now, head coach Jose Riveiro must decide who will partner with him. The versatile skills of Selaelo Rasebotja could come in handy.
Pirates are already minus the services of gifted schemer Thalente Mbatha. Mabasa slays BarokaGolden Boot holder Tshegofatso Mabasa helped himself to a hat-trick as Pirates dispatched Baroka in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16. They sail through to the quarters and now attention turns back to their Betway Premiership campaign.
Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa Image via @BackpagePixMbokazi is going to the topAccording to SoccerLaduma, 19-year-old central defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is training with the senior side. The stylish left-footer has impressed Jose Riveiro and the technical team with his strong work ethic and cool, calm composure on the ball. It’s early days yet, but the club expects big things from the youngster whose crisp distribution over short and long distances is a valuable and rare asset from the left side of central defence.
Also, they see him as a natural leader.Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePixWill Pirates miss Makhaula for their clash with Golden Arrows?Let us know by leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
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