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Orlando Pirates have been boosted by the return of Olisa Ndah who is back in training and in line to make the squad for the first time in 2023.
Ndah, 25, was a permanent feature in Jose Riveiro’s line-up, making 16 appearances across all competition before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break.
However, he had missed the restart of the campaign with an injury, which led to Pirates’ defence appearing more shaky and conceding five goals in their last three league games – while they have only conceded five in 12 appearances of Ndah this season.
The Nigeria international has now returned to the squad ahead of their clash with Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium on Sunday.
“There has also been some positive news in that regard with Olisa Ndah back in training having not featured in the match day so far this year,” Pirates said via a statement.
Meanwhile, Miguel Timm and Bandile Shandu are doubts for Sunday’s match after they had to be withdrawn in the 3-1 win over Golden Arrows.
“There were fresh injury concerns for Pirates emerging from the Arrows fixture, with Bandile Shandu and Miguel Timm withdrawn early in the contest as a precautionary measure,” the club stated.
“Both players will be in a race against time to be fit for the game against Stellenbosch.”