Where is Sipho Mbule? Agent reveals reason for Master Chef’s absence

Since the Africa Cup of Nations ended, Sipho Mbule has struggled for regular game time at Orlando Pirates. Sipho Mbule’s agent has revealed the real reason theOrlando Piratesmidfielder missedlast weekend’s Soweto derby win over Kaizer ChiefsandWednesday night’s victory against Polokwane City. Ezimnyama Ngenkaniarrived at FNB Stadium on Saturday and plundered all three points thanks to a convincing 3-0 win.

Mbule’s absence was one of the talking points after the match, and his continued absence against Polokwane City led to further questions. Mbule’s agent, Mike Makaab of Prosport International, clarified the situation. “Sipho is recovering from a small injury, he’s back at training, he is working with a fitness trainer and doing his rehab,” Makaab was quoted bySoccer Laduma.

According to Makaab, there was nothing more to Mbule’s absence after questions were raised following the derby. “The same question was asked of me about Thalente Mbatha, and I said Thalente had picked up an injury, and you know it’s strange that when I say things, sometimes people think I’m hiding something. “Thalente also picked up an injury.

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You saw that he played against Chiefs and had to come off; his knee was strapped, but he has progressed nicely and hopefully he is over the niggle,” the agent said. Mbule joined Mamelodi Sundowns at the beginning of the season after a difficult spell with the champions that was marred by poor discipline. Early on, he did enough to convinceBafana Bafana coach Hugo Broosto bring him back into the national team fold, butsince returning from the Africa Cup of Nations he has seen limited game time for the Sea Robbers. With Broos set to begin preparations for the World Cup in North America, Mbule will be hoping to regain full fitness and force his way back into the Pirates starting line-up sooner rather than later.

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