Kamogelo Sebelebele: When injured Orlando Pirates defender will return

Orlando Pirates could soon welcome back a key member of their squad who has been out with an injury.

Latest reports indicate that full-back Kamogelo Sebelebele is nearing a return to action after suffering an injury during his team’s MTN8 final loss to Mamelodi Sundowns last month.

The right-back was taken off during the match, which Pirates lost 2-0, and was seen in a protective boot and on crutches during the medal ceremony.

However, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou recently told the media that the former TS Galaxy star is nearing a return as he has been training and there is now positive news on that front.

When will Pirates defender be available?

According to KickOff, the 24-year-old will be back after the international break, in time for a busy period for Pirates, who are challenging for the league, Carling Knockout and CAF Champions League.

Sebelebele had played 12 games, scored two goals and weighed in with an assist before his injury and his comeback will be a welcome boost for Ouaddou as he is his first-choice right-back.

The versatile star, who can also play on the wing, has missed the last six games for Pirates with his coach alternating between Bulelani Sigomoshe, Ghamphani Lungu and even Deon Hotto at right-back.

Pirates have coped well without Sebelebele

It has not affected the team as Pirates have won all six matches Sebelebele has missed but Ouaddou admitted that his experiment with Hotto during the Soweto derby nearly proved costly before he changed it at halftime.

Sebelebele’s injury has also locked him out of the Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming matches against Kenya on Friday November 13 at Orlando Amstel Arena and in Nairobi four days later but his club will be delighted that he has time to recover.

His return is also a boost for Pirates given Lungu has also suffered a setback following a right ankle sprain that has ruled him out of his country Zambia’s upcoming games against Burundi.