Orlando Pirates suffer a slew of injuries ahead of important MTN8 fixtures!

Africa 23 July 2025 at 15:18

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

The Buccaneers' successful Spanish tour has come at a cost, with several players reportedly nursing minor injuries. "Some players have picked up knocks and swelling – that's football for you," coach Abdel Salam Ouaddou told French outlet Isolezwe.

This preseason was crucial for Pirates, who unveiled new signings Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi under Ouaddou's fresh leadership. However, these injury setbacks may force key absences in their MTN8 quarterfinal against Polokwane City on August 2nd.

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