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Bidvest Wits' Mxolisi Macuphu recovers vehicle following hijacking

snl24.com/kickoff can confirm that Bidvest Wits striker Mxolisi Macuphu has recovered his car after being hijacked in Boksburg last week. 

Wits coach Gavin Hunt revealed to the media on Thursday that Macuphu could miss their crucial Nedbank Cup semi-final against Mamelodi  Sundowns Orlando Stadium on Saturday, after he was hijacked recently.

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The former Golden Arrows striker, who also survived a car accident in Vosloorus while on loan at SuperSport United last season, has since had his vehicle recovered by police, as confirmed by his agent Palesa Mkhize.

"The car has been recovered. The incident happened last week, but what is more important is the well being of the player," Mkhize tells this website.

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Though he is not physically injured, Macuphu could still feature in the clash should he be deemed mentally fit after the traumatic event.

Kick-off of what will be The Clever Boys' last ever cup semi-final for the foreseeable future, given the club's sale to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila, is scheduled for 19h15 tomorrow evening.

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View the gallerby above to see all the Wits players who could miss Saturday's clash with Sundowns

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