Orlando Pirates suffered a 4-1 defeat to Lucas Ribeiro Costa's brace, with injuries to key players Thabiso Sesane and Thalente Mbatha adding to their woes. Sesane ruptured a tendon and requires surgery, while Mbatha failed a late fitness test. The club also missed out on signing two PSL wingers during the January transfer window.
Orlando Pirates news: Sesane; Mbatha; two PSL wingers wanted!The Buccaneers could not keep the PSL ’s most winningest team at bay, losing 4-1 as Lucas Ribeiro Costa ran rampant, scoring a brace to keep the visitors out of contention.
“Thabiso Sesane has been ruled out after suffering a ruptured tendon during Pirates’ hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sekhukhune United midweek. The injury, which occurred early in the match, has left the young defender in need of surgery.” “The Bucs medical team has been working tirelessly to get Mbatha back on the pitch, but the decision has been made to prioritise his recovery. He will now focus on rehabilitation in the coming days, with hopes of a swift return to action.”failed to make any signings during the January transfer window, failing to land Polokwane pair Oswin Appollis and Thabang Matuludi.
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