Orlando Pirates, facing a growing injury list including key players Lebitso and Timm, but are determined to defend their MTN8 crown.
Orlando Pirates, the MTN8 defending champions, have announced that Thabiso Lebitso and Miguel Timm are the latest injury casualties ahead of their crucial cup quarter final match against SuperSport United.
Lebitso sustained a knee injury during a pre-season friendly against Al Sadd, while Timm will undergo a late fitness test to recover from an ankle injury also incurred in that match.
The injuries add to an already lengthy list of sidelined players for the Pirates. The full injury list includes:
Despite these setbacks, Orlando Pirates aim to exact revenge on SuperSport United. This will be their first meeting in the MTN 8 competition since the 2018-2019 season, and Pirates seek to overcome SuperSport United after failing to secure a win against Gavin Hunt’s team last season.
Despite these setbacks, Orlando Pirates aim to exact revenge on SuperSport United. This will be their first meeting in the MTN 8 competition since the 2018-2019 season, and Pirates seek to overcome SuperSport United after failing to secure a win against Gavin Hunt’s team last season.
Chiefs managed consecutive wins three times but never three years in a row. Pirates, with their current run, aim to become the first club to achieve three consecutive victories under one coach. To secure this milestone, Pirates must navigate through four matches: Saturday’s quarterfinal, a two-legged semi-final, and the final.
With a total of 12 MTN8 titles, Pirates trail only behind Chiefs in the competition’s history. However, since MTN became the sponsor in 2008, Pirates have dominated the tournament. Orlando Pirates face a tough challenge with their current injury list but remain focused on extending their MTN8 legacy.
Chiefs managed consecutive wins three times but never three years in a row. Pirates, with their current run, aim to become the first club to achieve three consecutive victories under one coach. To secure this milestone, Pirates must navigate through four matches: Saturday’s quarterfinal, a two-legged semi-final, and the final.
With a total of 12 MTN8 titles, Pirates trail only behind Chiefs in the competition’s history. However, since MTN became the sponsor in 2008, Pirates have dominated the tournament. Orlando Pirates face a tough challenge with their current injury list but remain focused on extending their MTN8 legacy.
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