Orlando Pirates have provided an injury update on key midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi and defender Olisa Ndah ahead of their CAF Champions League first-leg quarterfinal match against MC Alger on Tuesday night.
The game between the Buccaneers and the Algerian side will take place at Stade du 5 Juillet at 21:00 [SA time].
Maswanganyi has been on the sidelines due to an injury that he sustained during a training session on Saturday, 15 March, prior to the Pirates’ game against Mamelodi Sundowns in the league.
This injury blow saw the 26-year-old miss out on the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin during the March international break.
On Tuesday, Pirates confirmed that the playmaker continues to receive treatment for a quad strain injury and couldn’t travel with the team to Algeria.
Meanwhile, Ndah, who had just come back from an injury, has sustained a stress fracture during the club’s friendly match after an awkward landing.
The Soweto giants stated that the medical staff would issue an update regarding Ndah’s recovery status in about four weeks.
ORLANDO PIRATES OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON FOUR OTHER INJURED PLAYERS
Pirates additionally provided an update on the injuries of Thabiso Sesane, Zakhele Lepasa, Thabiso Montane, and Thabiso Lebitso.
“Thabiso Monyane: Right back has reinjured his hamstring after pulling out in a friendly match recently. According to the medical team, the 24-year-old continues to undergo rehabilitation,” reads the club’s statement.
“Zakhele Lepasa: Has started partial team training with team. The player will not be rushed, and he will be integrated with the team intermittently.
“Thabiso Sesane: He continues to undergo rehabilitation. He has started weight-bearing and is currently working on range movement.
“Thabiso Lebitso: Like with Sesane, Lebitso has also started weight-bearing work. The medical team will provide an update on the recovery process in 5-6 weeks.”
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