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Orlando Pirates could look to youngster as goalkeeper crisis looms ahead of Soweto Derby clash

Orlando Pirates could be forced to promote a youngster from the club's reserve team with a goalkeeper crisis looming at the Houghton-based club.

The Buccaneers' injury woes continued on Wednesday afternoon after Siyabonga Mpontshane picked an injury during the team's clash against Algerian giants ES Setif at Orlando Stadium.

The experienced shot-stopper had to be replaced by Wayne Sandilands just 24 minutes into the Caf Confederation Cup Group A game.

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Sandilands is now Pirates' only fit keeper as Ghanaian shot-stopper Richard Ofori is still unavailable due to an injury that he picked up in the reverse fixture against Setif in Ghana.