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Where is Olisa Ndah? – Agent explains Nigeria and Orlando Pirates defender’s absence from Spain pre-season tour after Monnapule Saleng's shock move

  • Ndah absent from pre-season tour
  • Agent sheds lights on the player’s whereabouts
  • The Nigerian has been dealing with injury

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  • Olisa Ndah, Orlando Pirates, February 2025.Orlando Pirates

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    After making a return to training in the second half of the season, Olisa Ndah suffered a setback when he re-aggravated his injury, which was confirmed by Orlando Pirates in April. 

    Now, with the Buccaneers currently on a pre-season tour in Spain under new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, the Nigerian defender has not travelled with the squad. His agent, Mike Makaab, has since addressed the player’s whereabouts.


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    "No, he is in the final stages of his rehab and strengthening and will join the team in training when they return from camp," Makaab said when asked whether the Nigeria international was still injured.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Ndah joined the Soweto giants in 2021 from Nigerian side Akwa United and quickly cemented his place as a key figure in the heart of defence. 

    His composure on the ball, aerial dominance and leadership qualities made him an integral part of the Sea Robbers’ setup.

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    WHAT’S NEXT?

    With his contract running until June 2026, the towering Nigerian will be determined to work his way back into the squad. 

    Meanwhile, the rest of the team will be aiming to bounce back after a 2-0 defeat to Bolton Wanderers in their first pre-season friendly.

    Their next test comes against Pafos FC on Sunday, 13 July at 6pm (SA time).