AmaZulu in Quest for Makhaula’s Replacement: Search in Progress

Orlando Pirates are set to face a tough test this week as they will be without two of their key players due to suspension. Captain Innocent Maela and Nkosinathi Sibisi have both been influential for Bucs this season and their absence will be felt by the team.

The Buccaneers lost to Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, with Maela receiving a red card and Sibisi picking up his fourth yellow card of the season, meaning he will be unavailable against Swallows on Friday.

Olisa Ndah has finally recovered and made his long-awaited return as a substitute against Chiefs, and is likely to start in the next match. Another optio

AmaZulu have reportedly identified Motsepe Foundation Championship side NB La Masia FC’s Ronald Wee as a potential replacement for Makhehleni Makhaula. Makhaula left the Durban-based side in January to join Orlando Pirates and was given a run in the dying minutes of the 1-0 loss to Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend.

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Full time score: (Ndah o.g 89’) Kaizer Chiefs 1 : 0 Orlando Pirates

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According to a source, Usuthu are widening their search for a central midfielder and have added Wee to their radar. Gerald Baloyi, the player’s representative, has confirmed the interest from AmaZulu in the central midfielder.

“I can confirm that there’s been interest from AmaZulu in La Masia FC midfielder Ronald Wee,” said Baloyi.

n for Jose Riveiro’s side would be to have a look at Sandile Mthethwa, who has been on the bench a few times this season.