By Staff Reporter
Orlando Pirates continue to flounder without Flames’ forward ‘Gabadinho Mhango’ as they were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup after loosing 5-4 to Marumo Gallants in a penalty shootout on Wednesday evening.
The match that took place at Peter Mokaba Stadium ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.
Olisa Ndah, Linda Mntambo and Terence Dzvukamanja missed their spot kicks as Gallants keeper King Ndlovu netted the winner for the defending champions.
The Buccaneers have been performing poorly in recent DStv Premiership matches following the continued exclusion of the Malawian star by co-coaches Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids.
Mhango, who had a sensational 2021 African Cup of Nations for the Flames , has only featured once for Pirates since returning from the tournament.
This was as a substitute in the 2-3 loss to Al Ittihad in the CAF Champions League.
