Makhaula in Good Health After Weekend Collapse

Orlando Pirates midfielder, Makhehlene Makhaula, is “feeling 100% and ready to go” following a health scare over the weekend.

On Saturday, 16 March, Pirates were playing against Hungry Lions FC in a Nedbank Cup match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Gauteng, when Makhaula – who was complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath – collapsed in the 41st minute.

He was subsequently stretchered off the pitch to receive medical attention.

On Tuesday, 19 March, the Bucs provided an update on the 34-year-old’s condition in a statement.

“Orlando Pirates can confirm that midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has been given the all-clear to resume training in the coming days,” the statement reads. “He was treated by the club’s medical team with assistance from the medics and promptly transferred to Milpark Hospital for further medical treatment.

“All necessary investigations have been conducted, and the player has since been discharged after consultation with a specialist.”

Makhaula himself says that he has “been ordered to rest and [I] have been taking it easy. The coach and the team doctor will advise on how quickly I can rejoin the team, but I’m feeling 100% and ready to go.”

Orlando Pirates’ next fixture is against Sekhukhune United next Saturday, 30 March – here’s hoping Makhaula will be well enough to play again by then!

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