Orlando Pirates snuck an important win away to Chippa to stay hanging by a thread in the Betway Premiership title race.
Sibisi helps Pirates past the Chilli Boys
A first-half injury time goal from Nkosinathi Sibisi helped Jose Riveiro’s Pirates side to an important three points on Wednesday night. They now trail leaders Sundowns by 16 points and have four games in hand. Next up for the Sea Robbers is a Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash at SuperSport on Saturday 08 March at 15:30. Regular goalkeeper Sipho Chaine missed the Chippa clash through suspension but will return at the weekend.
Orlando Pirates issue update on other injured players
Via the club’s official website:
Miguel Timm (Ankle)
Currently undergoing on-field rehabilitation work while also attending physiotherapy sessions. He is expected to return to full training in 7-14 days.
Thabiso Monyane (Hamstring)
Has started field-based rehabilitation with emphasis on agility, aerobic endurance and accelerations and decelerations. To start high-speed running next week.
Zakhele Lepasa (Ankle)
Has started field-based training with the strength and conditioning team.
Olisa Ndah (Shin)
Has completed his rehabilitation and has returned to full training, currently working on his match fitness.
Thabiso Lebitso (Ankle)
Continues to undergo treatment post-surgery. Attending Physiotherapy sessions for acute management.
Thabiso Sesane (Achillies)
Like Lebitso, Sesane also underwent a successful procedure and is currently undergoing treatment while attending Physiotherapy sessions for acute management.
Saleng almost joined Kaizer Chiefs
An Amakhosi supporter as a boy, Saleng explained in the Sowetan back in 2022 via SABC Sport: “I should have played for Chiefs because there was a scout from the club who was following me at Free State Stars.
“I don’t know what happened. But in the end, I ended up playing for Pirates… after Chiefs delayed signing me.”
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