Orlando Pirates kick off the Carling Knockout campaign at home to Magesi FC in Soweto. Jose Riveiro will have to replace Olisa Ndah.
New MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates are preparing for Carling Knockout action this weekend, but Olisa Ndah will be missing from the backline. Coach Jose Riveiro has responded with great calm and confidence.According to Orlando Pirates, Ndah will be out for the rest of 2024.
“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.
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