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Ouaddou explains Mbatha's absence as Pirates prepare for African Stars

IOL Sport · 15 October 2026 at 18:01

Ouaddou explains Mbatha's absence as Pirates prepare for African Stars

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Thalente Mbatha was not risked against TS Galaxy after recently returning from surgery and a lengthy injury lay-off.

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