Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Thabo Qalinge has returned to training after recovering from a number of injury niggles.

Qalinge trained for the first time in over a month, after overcoming back and hamstring pain, to boost the Buccaneers as they look to end the season on a high note.

Fellow midfielder Thabo Rakhale, who has been out for almost the same time as Qalinge, continues to undergo rehabilitation on his hamstring injury. Rakhale is joined on the sidelines by  Riyaad Norodien (stubbed toe), Ntsikelelo Nyauza (mild hamstring strain),  Tendai Ndoro (mild hamstring strain) and Ayanda Gcaba (ankle strain).

Pirates are 11th on the PSL table, just four points out of the promotion/relegation playoff zone.