Pirates provide shock injury update on Thabiso Lebitso
Pirates have released a statement revealing that Lebitso has broken a collarbone.
Thabiso Lebitso of Orlando Pirates injured during the DStv Premiership match against Royal AM at Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
Orlando Pirates have provided an update on defender Thabiso Lebitso, who sustained an injury during the DStv Premiership game against Royal AM on Sunday.
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Lebitso was stretchered off the field in the 17th minute during the 4-0 win over Thwihli Thwahla at the Harry Gwala Stadium. He was replaced by Thabiso Monyane.
Pirates have released a statement revealing that Lebitso has broken a collarbone.
“The game between Orlando Pirates and Royal AM has brought mixed news,” read the club statement.
“Just as Orlando Pirates celebrated a commanding 4-0 victory over Royal AM in an all-important DStv Premiership on Sunday afternoon, the Buccaneers have suffered a significant setback with the injury to Thabiso Lebitso.
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“The Bucs medical team has revealed to OrlandoPiratesfc.com that the 28-year-old right-back has suffered a broken collarbone, which requires surgical intervention. The prognosis of how long Lebitso will be out for will be known post his procedure.”
