Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou remained tight-lipped on Patrick Maswanganyi\u2019s absence amid growing exit talks and unconfirmed links to Rhulani Mokwena\u2019s Pyramids FC.<\/p>\n
The attacking midfielder, confirmed fit and available for selection, was left out for non-tactical reasons during the 1-0 MTN8 semi-final win over Sekhukhune United as speculation mounts over his long-term future at the club and possible interest from the Egyptian side.<\/p>\n
With rumours swirling around a potential departure, attention now turns to whether Maswanganyi will feature when the two sides meet again in a Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the other player [Patrick Maswanganyi], I can not say too much about the issue,\u201d Ouaddou told reports.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s not injured. He was available but just can not speak about something that I don\u2019t masterise in.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maswanganyi\u2019s future at Pirates remains unresolved amid ongoing exit talks and links to Pyramids, with Ouaddou offering no clarity on the South Africa international’s situation.<\/p>\n
Both sides will next face each other in a Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday, where Maswanganyi\u2019s availability will be closely watched.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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