Buccaneers sweating on influential duo

by Staff Reporter

Saturday Nov 18, 2017. 11:00

Orlando Pirates have given injury updates on Thamsanqa Gabuza and Thabo Matlaba, ahead of their Absa Premiership clash against Golden Arrows next Tuesday.

The Buccaneers return to league action with a clash against Abafana Be'sthende, eager to climb the log standings, with victory to move the Soweto giants above their Kwa-Zulu Natal counterparts.

Pirates have confirmed that the duo are suffering minor knocks, picked up in the club's Telkom Knockout defeat to Polokwane City.

According to the club, Matlaba is nursing an ankle sprain while Gabuza is receiving treatment for a thigh injury. Both players will continue their rehabilitation over the course of the weekend in an attempt to get them fully fit for Tuesday's clash.

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The Sea Robbers currently occupy seventh spot on the log standings having accumulated 14 points from 10 fixtures.