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Jele set to miss Soweto derby clash

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Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates challenges Samir Nurkovic of Kaizer Chiefs

Orlando Pirates will be without their captain Happy Jele for this weekend’s mammoth Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium.

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The 32-year-old defender received a red card against Maritzburg United at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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The lanky defender was first booked for a foul on Jeremy Brockie before picking up his second yellow card for a tackle on Thabiso Kutumela.

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Jele received his marching orders and will now serve a suspension for their upcoming clash with the Buccaneers at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off set for 3:30pm.

WATCH: Jele receives his marching orders