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Mahamutsa, Matlaba possible goalkeeper back-up for Ovono

Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler is facing a goalkeeper nightmare ahead of their Caf Confederation Cup Group B match against AC Leopards on Saturday at Orlando Stadium.

Ovono is the only available goalkeeper for Bucs’ important clash and with no goalie on the bench.

Bucs defenders Rooi Mahamutsa and Thabo Matlaba could be a possible back-up goalkeeper for Ovono.

"I've spoken to a few people here and asked them to keep the fact that we only have one goalkeeper available quiet. Obviously it's not an ideal situation, but it's the one we find ourselves in," Tinkler said.

Siyabonga Mpontshane, who started ahead of Ovono, against the Chilli Boyz on Tuesday, is not registered for the continental competition.

The Soweto giant goes into the crucial penultimate game against the Congo club in the tenuous position of having just Ovono available.

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