Orlando Pirates may be without right-back Kamogelo Sebelebele for their next matches after he was spotted on crutches following the 2-0 MTN8 final loss to Mamelodi Sundowns. The extent of the injury and his recovery time have not been confirmed.
What Happened
Sebelebele picked up an injury in the first half and was replaced by Oswin Appollis at half-time. The change did not alter the course of the match, as Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners scored for Sundowns and Pirates were unable to find a way back. The defeat ended their bid for a fifth consecutive MTN8 title.
A Selection Headache at Right-Back
Pirates could be short of natural options in the position. The source points out that the club parted ways with Thabiso Lebitso and Deano van Rooyen before the campaign. With Sebelebele potentially unavailable, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou may have to consider moving Ghampani Lungu into the right-back role.
Lungu started on the right wing in the final but had a difficult evening and missed a penalty that could have brought Pirates back into the game. The source argues that a natural right-back on the bench would have let Ouaddou keep Lungu out of defence and bring on an attacker such as Mohau Nkota or Kabelo Kgositsile earlier.
What Comes Next
Pirates will hope the knock is not serious. Until the club confirms the diagnosis, how long Sebelebele could be out remains unclear.
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