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went along with Mamelodi Sundowns on the trip to Santos a few weeks back and KickOff.com understands he was going to get game-time, but a knock in training two days prior to the game caused a bruise on the rim of his pelvis and kept him out of action.
“Yellow Man” has not played at all this season, which brought his future into sharp focus, given the massive role he has played over the years.
Is Nyandoro the man coach Johan Neeskens wants to control his midfield, or are the younger players like Musa Nyatama or Hlompho Kekana going to keep him out?
These were the questions doing the rounds, but Nyandoro just remains silent and has quietly forced his way back into contention.
Insiders at Sundowns say Nyandoro is back in training and seems to have recovered well from the hip bone injury, which means he is available for selection should the technical team feel he is ready.
The Brazilians play city rivals SuperSport United on Friday night before a trip away to Free State Stars in midweek.
Nyandoro made his Sundowns debut in 2004/05 season and has made over 230 starts for the Tshwane club.
Meanwhile Evans Kangwa says he is confident of making the grade at Orlando Pirates, the new Telkom Knockout champions.
The Zambian striker has been instantly thrust in the spotlight after he was named the Metropolitan Cosafa Under-20 Player of the Tournament and Top Scorer.-Kickoff.