Sihle Nduli Injured in Tackle by Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya
AmaZulu FC's Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya's tackle on Orlando Pirates' Sihle Nduli has left the midfielder injured. Nduli is expected to be out for four months.
What happened?
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that midfielder Sihle Nduli will be out until next year after suffering a significant injury on Wednesday. Nduli was on the end of a near leg-breaking tackle from AmaZulu FC striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, who stamped on his ankle, but escaped a red card, when the two sides faced off in a Premier Soccer League match that ended 1-1 in Durban.
Why it matters for AmaZulu FC
The injury to Nduli is a significant blow to Orlando Pirates, who are already without Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa while midfielder Andre De Jong will also not be ready to face Chippa. AmaZulu FC's Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya's tackle has left a lasting impact on the game.
What comes next?
The Premier Soccer League champions will have to find a way to cope without Nduli for the remainder of the year. The midfielder had been a key component of the team in the first half of last season before he suffered a ligament issue and having been out for over six months, he had just made his return on Wednesday before he sustained the latest setback.
League standing: 2nd in Premier Soccer League, 7 pts, 2W-1D-0L from 3 games, recent form WDW. Goals this season: 4 scored, 1 conceded (+3 goal difference).
