ORLANDO Pirates have been dealt a blow ahead of their Nedbank Cup last 16 clash against Cape Town City with the news that Luvuyo Memela has been ruled out.
Memela, who was backed by many to get a Bafana Bafana call-up, failed a late fitness test before the team flew out to the Mother City yesterday. The Soweto giants face the Citizens at Cape Town Stadium tonight (19h30).
Pirates released a statement on their website stating that Memela has been receiving treatment on an ankle injury he sustained in a friendly match during the weekend.
The Bucs medical team is working around the clock however, to try and get the 30-year old back into action ahead of Pirates’ next league match against Golden Arrows.
Meanwhile, defender Diamond Thopola has made full recovery and has since been cleared to train with the rest of the squad.
Goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands, is making progress on his injury (finger) and has started to participate in select team training drills which involve passing and distribution however, he has not yet been cleared to be involved in shooting drills which require him to catch balls.
