Orlando Pirates confirm Sihle Nduli injury, four-month PSL absence

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sihle Nduli faces four months on the sidelines after the club confirmed his injury absence. Pirates have collected four points from their opening two South African Premier Soccer League matches in 2026.

The Johannesburg club currently sits fifth in the PSL table. Its league record is one victory, one draw and no defeats, with three goals scored and one conceded.

Nduli’s lay-off comes as Pirates prepare for their next league assignment away to Chippa United on 16 August 2026. The length of the absence means the midfielder will be unavailable for a significant part of the campaign, although no further details about the injury were provided.

Pirates’ recent results outside their opening league record have been uneven. Their last five listed matches produced one win, one draw and three defeats, including a 1-0 victory over Las Palmas and a 1-1 draw against Cordoba.

They also lost 0-1 to Al Suqoor, 2-3 against Al-Ittihad FC and 1-2 to Cadiz. Those results form the wider run surrounding the start of their PSL season, while the league figures remain unbeaten after two matches.

The immediate focus now turns to managing the squad without Nduli as Pirates continue their 2026 PSL campaign. Their next fixture is the meeting with Chippa United, with the club entering that match fifth after its opening two league games.