Tremendous Eagles defender Olisa Ndah made a triumphant return from a long-term harm as Orlando Pirates beat the Carling All-Stars 2-0 to win the Carling Cup at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
It was Ndah’s first match in a yr, following a tibia fracture he suffered in a Premier Soccer League conflict with Polokwane Metropolis in September 2024. Final season, the harm restricted the 27-year-old centre-back to simply 9 appearances throughout all competitions.
Since becoming a member of Pirates from Akwa United in 2021, Ndah has change into a key determine for the Soweto aspect, making 82 appearances and establishing himself as one of many membership’s most dependable defenders.
The impasse was damaged within the 68th minute when teen Sifiso Luthuli chipped goalkeeper Brandon Petersen. Boitumelo Radiopane doubled the lead ten minutes from time with a low, drilled end into the underside nook.
After the match, Ndah praised the staff’s profitable mentality.
“We hold making historical past each time. I feel it’s the norm now within the staff. We purpose to win the whole lot,” he stated. “It’s time to get pleasure from and rejoice.”
Ndah had not too long ago returned to the matchday squad however was on the bench for league wins over Chippa United and Durban Metropolis. He now hopes for extra common taking part in time as he continues his restoration.
At worldwide degree, Ndah has three caps for Nigeria, making his Tremendous Eagles debut in 2021 beneath Gernot Rohr on the age of 23 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Nevertheless, he’ll miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The victory additionally made Pirates the primary League Cup winners to defeat the All-Stars staff for the reason that exhibition fixture started in 2023. Stellenbosch FC misplaced the inaugural version, whereas Magesi FC have been overwhelmed final season.
The triumph marked head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s third trophy with Orlando Pirates, following wins within the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout Cup.
