Pirates & Stellenbosch dealt huge blow ahead of league fixtures 

Published on by Nkosiyabuya Sithole

Several key players will be unavailable for this weekend's Betway Premiership fixtures. 

These include Orlando Pirates' hat-trick hero Tshegofatso Mabasa and Stellenbosch FC's Sihle Nduli.

Despite a hat-trick performance against Marumo Gallants on Christmas Eve, Orlando Pirates forward Tshegofatso Mabasa will miss their upcoming match against Magesi FC in Polokwane. 

Mabasa received his fourth yellow card of the season during the first half of the 8-1 victory, resulting in a one-match suspension. He’ll miss the match against Magesi FC.

Steve Barker’s men will have to do without midfield maestro Sihle Nduli, who is suspended after accumulating his fourth yellow card of the season in their recent 1-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.

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WILLIAMS LEFT WITH ONE GAME SUSPENSION 

Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was sent off against AmaZulu FC for handling the ball outside the penalty area. 

This left Sundowns without their first-choice goalkeeper when they defeated Richards Bay on Saturday.

Meanwhile, defender Khuliso Mudau also missed the game after receiving his fourth yellow card of the season in the same match.

Williams will also be unavailable for the subsequent fixture against TS Galaxy due to his red card suspension.

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Nkosiyabuya Sithole

Nkosiyabuya Sithole, a young and rising sports journalist based in Durban, South Africa, harbors a deep passion for football. Nevertheless, he aspires to become a well-rounded journalist, adept in various areas of the field.

Nkosi's career began in 2020, working as a home-based writer during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has since written for various websites, including Briefly News, FiND-iT News, and The South African. Attending live sporting events is a particular pleasure for him, as they provide opportunities for interaction with sports personalities.

Outside of the office, he's a God-fearing and affable young man.