Ouaddou breaks silence on Nkota return

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has provided an update on the readiness of Bafana Bafana international, Mohau Nkota, who recently returned to the club on loan.

The 21-year-old winger was officially unveiled by Pirates last week after sealing a season-long loan return from Saudi club, Al-Ettifaq.

However, on Friday, Ouaddou confirmed that Nkota arrived with a knee injury sustained at his previous team, delaying his return to action.

“Nkota is still with the doctors… receiving treatment,” Ouaddou told journalists during his pre-match press conference.

“I think he had an injury as well at his previous club, but I hope to have him back in about three or four weeks.”

The Soweto giants next turn their focus to Mauritian side, La Cure Waves, in a crucial CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg.

The match will kick off at 15:00 on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

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Written by: Ntsako Mukhari