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Orlando Pirates may have four players ruled out for their Nedbank Cup tie against Hungry Lions, but it is not all doom and gloom for the Buccaneers.

Orlando Pirates Team Picture during DStv Premiership 2023/24 against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on the 09 March 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.Orlando Pirates Team Picture during DStv Premiership 2023/24 against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on the 09 March 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.in the Soweto Derby. Pirates emerged on the better side of a five goal thriller, beating their neighbours 3-2 in their home derby.

According to Riveiro, the centre back suffered only a minor injury in the Soweto Derby against Chiefs. “Everybody else is available for the match, Olisa Ndah? He’s fine, it was something minor, so luckily he is ready to compete again.” Said the Pirates coach according toIt remains to be seen if Riveiro will continue to take precaution with Ndah, or bring him back into the fold. Pirates will not have any problems filling those gaps, however, as three of those players didn’t feature in derby.

 

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