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Orlando Pirates coach Ncikazi banks on Fifa break to save them from injury crisis

After Sunday’s MTN8 semi-finals, club football will be paused for international matches

Orlando Pirates interim co-coach Mandla Ncikazi has pinned his hopes on the Fifa international break.

Key Pirates players like Thembinkosi Lorch, Innocent Maela, Ben Motshwari and Zakhele Lepasa are battling fitness issues.

After failing in their last three competitive games, Bucs are desperate for good news.

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“If there is one team that needs this break, it is Orlando Pirates in terms of injuries,” Ncikazi told Pirates media.

“I’m sure that when we come back, maybe one or two players will also be back to strengthen the team and have more options.