Massive news for Orlando Pirates ahead of MTN8 final against Sundowns

Defending champions Orlando Pirates are set to face Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, hoping to secure their fifth MTN8 title in a row.

The Sea Robbers went past Sekhukhune United in the last four to advance while Masandawana managed to beat Golden Arrows in the semis to set up a date with the Soweto giants. Ahead of the game, the Brazilians are sweating for the fitness of Teboho Mokoena and Bathusi Aubaas.

Bucs have a few concerns, one of them being midfielder Sihle Nduli who has been out for five weeks.

The 30-year-old star as been training; doing light running as he continues to work toward his fitness. However, it is obvious that the Saturday final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will be too soon for Nduli.

Latest on midfielder Nduli

Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has now shared the latest on Nduli before providing timeline on when he expects the player on the pitch.

“Sihle, we’re happy to see him back on the pitch, in the process of rehab, soon you will be able to see him,” the former Fulham defender stated.

“He needs a couple of weeks but the good news is step by step he is coming back to the pitch,” Ouaddou concluded.

The Sea Robbers have been missing the likes of Thalente Mbatha, Kabelo Dlamini, Makhaleni Makhaula, Evidence Makgopa and Thalente Mbatha owing to injuries. Nevertheless, they are in full training though it is not yet clear whether they will play apart against the Brazilians in their bid to get a fifth MTN8 crown in as many years.