Surgery sidelines Brian Onyango

MARITZBURG United have confirmed that defender Brian Onyango has undergone surgery on a knee injury and with two suspensions they are now limited in their defensive options for Saturday’s Nedbank Cup quarterfinal against Bloemfontein Celtic.

Bevan Fransman and Pogiso Sanoko are suspended for United.

Onyango was injured in the early stages of the 2-1 win over Polokwane City at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on March 16.

Fransman was sent off in the 2-1 Nedbank last-16 win over Royal Eagles and will be allowed back in contention only after Saturday’s tie at the Harry Gwala Stadium.

Sanoko was booked in the game against Polokwane City‚ picking up a fourth caution of the campaign and an automatic one-match ban. – Mark Gleeson