After assaulting a fan, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo was taken into custody.
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, who came on from the bench against AmaZulu on Tuesday, was substituted off after just a few minutes on the pitch, according to Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro.
At the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday night, the DStv Premiership match between Usuthu and the Buccaneers ended in an enthralling 0-0 draw.
The outcome from yesterday extended the Pirates’ league winless streak to two games. In the meantime, Usuthu hasn’t had a league triumph in their previous three games.
In the second half, Ndlondlo was one of Riveiro’s substitutes as he attempted to grind out the victory. When he left a few minutes later, though, many were left wondering.
According to Riveiro, the midfield player lost vision in one eye after being struck by the ball in the face. It was Ndlondlo who headed directly to the tunnel once Miguel Timm was presented.
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“Philipp entered the game at a critical juncture, providing us with increased ball control in the last minutes and opportunities to create mid-range opportunities.” Riveiro informed the journalists, “Philipp has good shots from a modest distance.
However, something took place. It was a close-quarters action, taking place near the AmaZulu bench. The ball bounced on his face as he felt a knock.
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, a midfielder for the Orlando Pirates
“And even after the doctor’s therapy, he remained blind in one eye and showed no improvement. So we made the decision to remove him.
However, we move; we make an effort to move on to the next action and keep searching for the outcomes. That is all there is to it.
The Pirates’ next game is scheduled for Friday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. against the fast-paced Polokwane City team. This season, the Sea Robbers have lost a lot of games; they will be aiming to turn things around.
On Saturday, October 28, Pablo Franco Martin’s team will travel to Port Elizabeth to play Chippa United at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium at 17:45.
