Was Ben Motshwari Arrested – Orlando Pirates will be without Ben Motshwari for their crunch Premiership encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns in Soweto on Saturday after the club revealed that the midfielder was suspended after he was charged by police on Monday morning.

The 30-year-old Randfontein-born Bafana Bafana player came off the bench and played the last eight minutes as Pirates beat Chippa United 3-1 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that it has suspended midfielder Ben Mothswari [sic] after being charged by police this morning. Mr Motshwari will remain suspended, pending an investigation,” Pirates said in a short statement, without elaborating further.

“The matter is subject to a legal process and the club is therefore unable to make further comment until that process is complete.”

The nature of Motshwari’s alleged criminal conduct and the charges against him are not clear.

His criminal case will be a blow for the team’s preparations for their crunch DStv Premiership encounter against champions Mamelodi Sundowns in Soweto on Saturday.

Ben Motshwari (born 21 March 1991) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a Midfield for Orlando Pirates and the South Africa national team.

Ben Motshwari Bio, Wiki

Ben Motshwari is a professional footballer and a national of South Africa who plays for the Orlando Pirates Football Club midfielder. It is being reported that the plater has tested positive for Covid-19 coronavirus.

Ben Motshwari Age

He was born on March 21st, 1991 in Randfontein, South Africa, and is currently 29 years old.

Ben Motshwari Football Career

Motshwari started his football journey in 2013 while on trial at Bidvest Wits. With his impressive work ethic and natural leadership qualities, it came as no surprise when The Clever Boys signed him the following year.

Ben joined Orlando Pirates in 2018 after three seasons with Wits and is now determined to contribute his best to the legacy of the Sea Robbers. The family-orientated midfielder hopes to focus his efforts on giving back to his community and assist in the betterment of society after football.

Ben Motshwari Test Positive for Covid-19

Orlando Pirates Football Club have confirmed that Ben Motshwari has tested positive for COVID-19. He presented flu-like symptoms last week and after undergoing tests, his results have come back positive.

In a statement released by the club on Thursday, May 7th, it said that the midfielder “is asymptomatic and is currently in-home isolation for the next 14 days and will need to test negative before he is cleared”.

“In accordance with relevant protocols, NHI has been notified of the case by the club,” the statement said.

The local football season has been suspended since mid-March amid the pandemic.

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