Bafana Bafana have been dealt a blow ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, with one of their attackers set to miss the tournament through injury.
Striker Lebogang Mothiba will play no part in Ivory Coast next month after his club Strasbourg confirmed he underwent surgery on his knee.
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The 27-year-old picked up the injury the side's 2-1 win over Lorient on Sunday afternoon and will no be sidelined for months.
?? Victime d'une fracture de la rotule du genou gauche lors du match disputé par le Racing à Lorient dimanche, Lebo Mothiba été opéré aujourd'hui avec succès. L'attaquant international sud-africain sera toutefois indisponible plusieurs mois.
— Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace (@RCSA) December 18, 2023
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"Victim of a fracture of the patella of his left knee during the match played by Racing in Lorient on Sunday, Lebo Mothibi underwent successful surgery today. The South African international striker will, however, be unavailable for several months," the club tweeted.
"The entire Racing Club of Strasbourg Alsace is thinking of him and wishes him a good recovery.
"Get well soon @LeboMothiba96 "
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