Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has revealed he is feeling 100% and ready to go after he collapsed on the field during their Nedbank Cup last 16 clash against Hungry Lions.

Morena Monaheng’s own goal, Tshegofatso Mabasa’s brace, and Monnapule Saleng’s strike helped the Buccaneers upset the Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit 4-0 at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Nevertheless, Makhaula’s collapse on the pitch in the first half despite being unchallenged, overshadowed their triumph over the Lions.

The Buccaneers medical staff hurried onto the ground to tend to him as a result, and just before the half, they carried him off the pitch on a stretcher.

Makhaula is roaring to go after the club revealed gave him the green light to return to training with the squad.

“I have been ordered to rest and have been taking it easy,” Makhaula told his club’s official website.

“The coach and the team doctor will advise on how quickly I can rejoin the team, but I’m feeling 100% and ready to go.”

Orlando Pirates released the following statement on the matter, which reads as follows:

Orlando Pirates can confirm that midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has been given the all-clear to resume training in the coming days, following his early withdrawal from the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 fixture against Hungry Lions at Orlando Stadium.

The 34-year-old had to be stretchered off the field just before halftime on Saturday after complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath. He was treated by the Club’s medical team with assistance from the medics and promptly transferred to Milpark Hospital for further medical treatment.

All necessary investigations have been conducted, and the player has since been discharged after consultation with a specialist.

Makhaula is scheduled to return to training on Wednesday, following assessment from the Pirates Medical Team.

Photo from Orlando Pirates website