Happy Jele & Sangweni Will Not Play Against Al Ahly

The Orlando Pirates will be have a tough encounter against Al Ahly after the Orlando Pirates football club Official website confirmed the news. Orlando Pirtaes lost to Zamalek due to defensive errors. The Buccaneers have players like Rooi Mahamutsa, Ayanda Gcaba and Tshepo Gumede to replace Happy Jele and Siyabonga Sangweni in the central defense position.

Eric Tinkler’s troops will be without the services of defenders Happy Jele and Siyabonga Sangweni due to suspension.Siyabonga Sangweni the Bafana Bafana international with more than 29 caps for South Africa, will miss both legs having been already suspended in the early stages of the competition.

With the players out, Tinkler will have to rely on the likes of Ayanda Gcaba and Tshepo Gumede to fill the void left by his regular XI players.

Meanwhile, kickoff time for the first leg encounter between Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly has been confirmed for 18h30. The match will be a home game for Orlando Pirates on 26/27 September 2015 at Orlando stadium.