Ahead of their Carling Knockout Cup semi final matchup with Stellenbosch FC, Orlando Pirates have been dealt a possible injury blow. One of their key players is in a race against time to be fit for the match.

Ghamphani Lungu, a versatile attacker, was forced to withdraw from the Zambia national team squad due to an injury prior to their back to back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi, so the Buccaneers may be without him.

Last weekend, the Sea Robbers defeated Sekhukhune United 1-0 in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter finals, with Lungu playing the entire ninety minutes.

His availability for the forthcoming semi final is now seriously questioned, though, due to his most recent setback. Lungu will not play in the doubleheader against Zambia.

Pirates player will miss both international matches due to an ankle injury, according to the Football Association of Zambia.

George Magwende, the team doctor for Zambia, gave an update on the winger turned right back health, stating that it might take longer than two weeks for him to recover.

Magwende stated, "We also have Ghamphani Lungu who has a right ankle sprain which could take about 14-21 days," according to ZAF.

Pirates are worried about the injury timing as they get ready to play Stellenbosch in the Carling Knockout Cup semi final following the FIFA international break.

Although the PSL has not yet confirmed the date and kickoff time, the two teams are anticipated to play over the weekend of November 21–22. Lungu availability for the cup match is still uncertain because he will need to recover for 14 to 21 days.

Under Abdeslam Ouaddou, the versatile attacker had a positive start to his career at Pirates and was named the team August Player of the Month.

Source: KickOffmagazine

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