Orlando Pirates have been dealt a blow with a key man set to miss the Nedbank Cup final. Meanwhile, another player is carrying a niggle.
Khayelitshaa-born Tapelo Xoki has been a key operator for the Buccaneers this term. The 29-year-old central defender has made 26 appearances in the league as well as three appearances in the Nedbank Cup.in that competition. According to the Pirates official website, Xoki has been ruled out of the rest of the season with a serious ankle injury suffered in training. He’ll reportedly need surgery.
“Pirates are watching the situation attentively because they are interested in the striker. Yes, Kaizer Chiefs showed interest last season when he was at Chippa United but nothing came up and Sundowns loaned him to SuperSport. But now Pirates have made inquiries as they are looking at an experienced striker who knows the DStv Premiership very well and they are looking at Ighodaro right now,” said one source.
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