Orlando Pirates confirm young winger’s recovery

Orlando Pirates winger Azola Matrose has completed his recovery from a serious fibula injury.

The 20-year-old had to undergo surgery twice last year which delayed his debut for the Buccaneers.

There’s finally some good news for Matrose though as the club confirmed his complete recovery and readiness to make his debut!

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ORLANDO PIRATES PROVIDE MATROSE UPDATE

“Nearing his First-Team debut for the Buccaneers is attacking midfielder Azola Matrose, who is fully fit after his spell on the sidelines.” an official club statement read.

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In other news, Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Manqoba Mngqithi was left highly impressed with Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis.

Appollis made his Africa Cup of Nations debut in South Africa’s penalty shootout victory over DR Congo in the bronze medal match.

The Polokwane City midfielder was introduced in the 58th minute and certainly left his mark on the experienced Mamelodi Sundowns mentor.

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“Second half I think we made some very intelligent substitutions. The Monare change was a big one, the Appollis change was a big one,” Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said, as quoted as IdiskiTimes.

“For me, this boy is one for the future. This Appollis, I believe he could’ve done so much more for us had he had more opportunities at this tournament.

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“He could’ve even had an assist in this match. It would’ve been nice to see [Jayden] Adams in this match, because I do believe that learning would’ve helped.”