Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu: Striker’s return to Orlando delayed!

AmaZulu striker Gabadinho Mhango will have to wait a little longer for his return to Orlando Stadium as he CANNOT face Pirates on Friday.

Oct 14, 2022 - 10:06
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Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu: Striker’s return to Orlando delayed!

AmaZulu striker Gabadinho Mhango will have to wait a little longer for his return to Orlando Stadium as he CANNOT face Orlando Pirates on Friday.

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The two teams – Pirates and AmaZulu – clash in the league with three points at stake, but the Durban-based will be without Mhango.

Kick-off at is at 19:30.

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Mhango is serving a two-match suspension for the red-card he received against Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 first-leg semi-final, and this will be the final match he sits out.

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Mhango’s agent recently also shared more details about a recent meeting with Pirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza. Image: Twitter/orlandopirates

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Mhango probably had a point to prove against former club Orlando Pirates who released him at the end of last season.

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The Malawi international was the club’s best striker for two seasons but he became a benchwarmer as soon as Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids took over as co-coaches at Pirates.

The pair would sparingly use the speedy attacker, leaving him frustrated out in the stands despite Pirates clearly struggled for goals under their leadership.

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As soon as Pirates made it clear that they didn’t need him, AmaZulu jumped at the opportunity to sign him, and he has been one of their best players this season.

Mhango, 30, has already netted four goals and provided an assist in nine matches for AmaZulu so far this season.

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At Pirates, Mhango found the back of the net 23 times and registered four assists in 73 matches played during his three-year stay.

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