McCarthy is back to full fitness after recovering from a hamstring injury while Mbuyane has started full-time training after being sidelined with illness.
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But despite the return of the duo, Bucs will travel to Cape Town without midfielder Andile Jali, who is still struggling with a knee injury he picked up during the Telkom Knockout Cup game against Bloemfontein Celtic few weeks ago.
After their game against the Chill Boys, Piratesl face Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby at Soccer City on Saturday and the outcome could very well determine which of the two teams will be top of the log going into the festive season break.
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Speaking to KickOff.com, Mbuyane confirms that he is available for selection.
"I am okay and have been training with the rest of the team. I'm not sure if I will travel to Cape Town for the game against Chippa as all will depend on the technical team's decision, but on my side I am ready to play at any time," says Mbuyane.
'Juju' says the game against Chippa would be as important as any for their title aspirations this season.
"Our main focus now is on the game against Chippa and we will only start thinking about the game against Chiefs on Thursday.
"It's always nice to beat Chiefs, but the League is not only made up of one team. There are 14 other teams and to win the League you have to beat them as well.
"That is why it is important to also do well against Chippa before focusing on the next game against Chiefs."
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The game against Chippa is more important than Chiefs games and believe me,after Chippa game the 1 point gap will be thing of the past.
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We are the Champions
We expected a race that will take us to the last 5 games of the season but with Downs out, SSU having contipation & KC loosing its parafin fart that has made them stay at the top. Pirates will rocket up to the summit & reclaim the league title (not Gloria) earlier than expected.
Anyway Juju well said one game at a time, Chippa first and then Tortoise FC
We win ours because for us Chiefs is just another small fish in the sea
Mbuyane must just retire and come back when they play Sundowns. The man need to focus on rebuilding his dental formula....at this moment a shark has a much cuter smile than his.
He has 5 goals in 5 years
At least Juju plays and scores some crucial goals for us Bucs
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posted: 11:25 am | Report
Exactly Juju, 1 game at the time is the Motto
The game against Chippa is more important than Chiefs games and believe me,after Chippa game the 1 point gap will be thing of the past.
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Thats what my Black and White blood instincs tell me champ. After the Chippa game we will be leading the log by 2 points.
A player who is a liability at this club....How many goals has he scored at Pirates?...A striker with less than 20 goals in over 4 years......
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Look in your house before being tjatjarag
Tell us how many goals has Kaizer Jr scored in more than 5 years at Chiefs?
I have my ticket do you have yours?..Itikiti esandleni madoda...
El Kampion
posted: 11:25 am | Report
Exactly Juju, 1 game at the time is the Motto
The game against Chippa is more important than Chiefs games and believe me,after Chippa game the 1 point gap will be thing of the past.
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Thats what my Black and White blood instincs tell me champ. After the Chippa game we will be leading the log by 2 points.
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Please remind me about the size of that gap Champ.
You said is equal to what?
The Phefeni Boyposted: 11:29 am | Report
A player who is a liability at this club....How many goals has he scored at Pirates?...A striker with less than 20 goals in over 4 years......
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Look in your house before being tjatjarag
Tell us how many goals has Kaizer Jr scored in more than 5 years at Chiefs?
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Kaizer Jnr has more goals than Mbuyane...he has been very unlucky with injuries.....That Mbuyane is match to a fully fit Kaizer Jnr.