'When did Mbule pick up that injury? Orlando Pirates' Abdeslam Ouaddou realised Sipho is an overhyped average player but problem started when stadium was named after his favourite beer' - Fans

There have been questions about the availability and fitness of the 'Master Chef' who has been used sparingly by the Sea Robbers after the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Bafana Bafana. The Buccaneers have been relying on other players in midfield despite the quality of the former Mamelodi Sundowns star who joined the club at the beginning of the season.

South Africa international Sipho Mbule has not featured in Orlando Pirates' last four games in the Nedbank Cup and Premier Soccer League.

There have been questions about his whereabouts since the club has not said anything to date.

However, his agent Mike Makaab stated his client is nursing an injury, as opposed to speculations about discipline issues.

Here are the reactions from the fans as sampled by GOAL.

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Mbule will prove doubters wrong
Mbule will prove all his doubters wrong! Stop the blatant lies and unfounded rumours - Benni

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Both Bafana and Pirates need Mbule
I'm very worried about this guy because we still need him for both Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana - Loyiso Nelana
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You think we are fools?
You think we are fools? We know that he is back to his habits - ShellHouse Munyai

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Why are Pirates not saying anything?
Why are Pirates not saying anything? Why must it be his agent giving us the information? - Maja Kathata
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PR from Makaab?
The boy isn't injured. They are doing media management by saying he is - SiYanda Mthembu
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He was busy bantering with Chiefs
Mbule is talkative, he was busy bantering with Kaizer Chiefs instead of focusing on his career - Ntuthuko MK Ngcobo
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Problem was renaming Orlando after beer!
They found him with Amstel beer and decided to name the stadium after his favourite beer. That's where the problem started - Jackie WA Ga LedwabaRe
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Coach must explain why Mbule is
The coach must explain why Mbule is not available, but until Pirates release a statement, I reserve my take - Nick Mphuthi
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When did Mbule pick up an injury?
When did Mbule pick up that injury? Because he hasn't played that much since returning from the 2025 AFCON - Simphiwe Nyeka
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Ouaddou realised nothing special about Mbule
Abdeslam Ouaddou realized that there's nothing special about this guy, but just an overhyped average player. South African media is like the English media overhyping our players - Thabo Masenya