A major player for the Orlando Pirates has just received a suspension from the PSL. Jose Riveiro will need to move quickly. TheĀ PSL has suspended Tupelo Xochi.
The Bucs defender received his fourth yellow card in the current season following this. Consequently, he will miss the final DStv Premiership game of the season for his team.
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Regretfully, when Jose Riveiro and the Bucs play Usutu on Saturday, May 20, 2023, they will be without standout defender Xochi.
Xoi was booked during his team’s 1-1 match with Sekhukhune United, earning him his fourth yellow card.
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Tupelo Doki of the Orlando Pirates has been suspended by the PSL for receiving his fourth yellow card in a row. Picture via Twitter/@KickOffMagazine
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Furthermore, Sandile Mthethwa is probably going to take his place.
When his team faced the Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup, Mthethwa was the hero for his team.
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His winner in extra time secured the Bucs’ spot in the Nedbank Cup final, which they will share with Sekhukhune United.
For Riveiro, Olisa Ndah is an additional viable choice.
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Fortunately, Xochi’s suspension is only for one match, therefore he will be ready for the Nedbank Cup final.
One of the Bucs’ most valuable players this year has been Xochi. Having appeared in 27 games this season, he is one of Riveiro’s most reliable players.
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The defender has one goal and one assist in this time. For a guy who has thrived all season long at deterring attackers, these are only benefits. He is therefore essential to Riveiro’s, and the Bucs’ hopes of winning the Nedbank Cup.
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