Orlando Pirates set to welcome back new fan favourite!

CAF Champions LeagueThe game against Galaxy will be Pirate’s final away game of the season. As tricky as trips tocan be, they will be hoping to walkaway with all three points. What makes a win imperative for the Buccaneers is their previous result. They suffered a shock 1-0 loss toPirates and Stellenbosch battle for second spot

Furthermore, they will know that at the same time, Stellenbosch will be taking on the mammoth task of. If you are going by the trajectory of Sundowns, who are yet to lose in the league, theside are likely to drop points. That should give Pirates extra motivation to make sure they get maximum points to take charge of the race.

If Stellenbosch lose then Pirates require just a point to be level with them, taking it to the last day. Whatever the scenario, the Sea Robbers will be happy to have new fan favourite back. The on-loan midfielder was serving a one match suspension which kept him out of the loss to Richards Bay., from injury. According to the club website, the Namibian international has been training and could be in contention for the game against Galaxy. “Thalente Mbatha returns to add to coach Jose Riveiro’s options in the midfield, following his absence from the team that faced Richards Bay. The 24-year-old is again eligible for selection having served his one-match suspension.

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