A Nigerian born centre back for Orlando Pirates. Image : Orlando Pirates FC shared via Facebook
(The Post News)- In their Carling Black Label Cup debut on Saturday at Orlando Stadium, Orlando Pirates will host recently promoted team Magesi FC. Unfortunately, Olisa Ndah, a crucial defender for the Buccaneers, will miss a significant amount of time due to injury.
The Nigerian international is anticipated to lose a significant amount of time on the sidelines following his injury sustained during the league encounter against Polokwane City, which prevented him from competing in the MTN8 final.
The 26-year-old’s tibia fracture has been confirmed by the Bucs medical department. Ndah has been ruled out for the remainder of the year due to the location and nature of the injury, making the decision of surgery difficult.
Apart from Ndah’s injuries, the medical department also released information on other players recuperating, including Thalente Mbatha. continues receiving treatment for the injury he sustained during Pirates’ 3-1 MTN8 victory against Stellenbosch FC.
This week, the Bucs medical staff will keep an eye on his development before approving his return to full training. But Bandile Shandu has begun training with the team in full. But, he started playing for 35 minutes.
Tapelo Xoki was given the all-clear to resume full training in the interim, with an emphasis on agility drills, before being permitted to take part in friendly matches. Goodman Mosele is presently going through an intermediate stage of recovery. He has begun running, and the group has gradually added heavy weight training.
Then, Zakhele Lepasa is presently going through an intermediate period of rehabilitation, just as Mosele. He has begun strength training and running on the field. Running was an element of Thabiso Lebitso’s evolution. Plyometric training is expected to begin the following week. keeps up the external biokinetic exercise to strengthen the quadriceps and hamstrings.
During training, Sandile Mthethwa suffered a strain to his abdominal muscles. He is seeing a visceral therapist who specializes in treating these kinds of injuries for rehabilitation sessions. Ethan Visage was the last person on the department’s list. He sprained his right ankle while training.
After seeing an orthopaedic consultant, conservative treatment was advised as a plan for his recuperation. The Sea Robbers have had won consecutive games. For the third time in a row, they recently had MTN 8 silverware.