Doctors: Pirates star had shortness of breath

Doctors: Pirates star had shortness of breath

Orlando Pirates star Makhehlene Makhaula is safe and sound. Doctors have confirmed he suffered shortness of breath.

ORLANDO PIRATES STAR MAKHEHLENE MAKHAULA SAFE AFTER SHORTNESS OF BREATH

The occasion was a Nedbank Cup last 16 game against Hungry Lions in Soweto. The score was 1-0 when Makhehleni made a clearance from his own box before hitting the ground. His Pirates teammates gathered around him before frantically yelling for the medical to attend Makhaula.

The Randfontein-born star was soon carried away with an oxygen tank before being taken to hospital and replaced by Thalente Mbatha as a substitute.

According to a new update from Pirates, the 34-year-old has recovered.

“Orlando Pirates can confirm that midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has been given the all-clear to resume training in the coming days, following his early withdrawal from the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 fixture against Hungry Lions at Orlando Stadium,” the club said.

“The 34-year-old had to be stretchered off the field just before halftime on Saturday after complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath. 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 is scheduled to return to training on Wednesday following an assessment from the Pirates Medical Team.

“The player has revealed that he has been given a few days to rest before he can rejoin his teammates.

“I have been ordered to rest and have been taking it easy,” he said. “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’” the Pirates statement concluded.

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Meanwhile, Makhaula will enjoy an extended break as international football takes centre stage. The Sea Robbers will return with an away trip to Limpopo. Pirates will take on Sekhukhune United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 30 March, at 15:45