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Orlando Pirates captain Jele to miss Soweto Derby clash against Kaizer Chiefs

Orlando Pirates will be without their skipper Happy Jele for Saturday's Soweto Derby clash against Kaizer Chiefs.

The lanky defender received a red card against Maritzburg United at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night.

Jele was booked for a foul on Jeremy Brockie before picking up his second yellow of the game for a tackle on former teammate Thabiso Kutumela soon after the hour-mark.

Coach Rhulani Mokwena will now be two defenders short for the titanic clash at FNB Stadium, and he will need to reshuffle his defence for this all-important Soweto Derby.