AmaZulu midfielder George Maluleka has been cleared to return to first-team training after undergoing several medical tests after collapsing during a DStv Premiership clash against Swallows.
In scary scenes, Maluleka collapsed on the field of play clutching his chest during Saturday's clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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Medical services, including an ambulance rushed to the scene to attend to the midfielder who was given oxygen as he was rushed to hospital.
It is the second time the former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has collapsed during a match after experiencing a similar incident against Sekhukhune United in 2022.
Usuthu have now confirmed that the 34-year-old has been cleared to return to training after passing a series of medical checks.
"Yes he is back in training," AmaZulu media officer Brilliant Mkhathini tells KickOff.
"He did a series of tests on Monday. He was back at training in his soccer boots but still under precautionary observation."
AmaZulu have meanwhile overhauled their technical team with Romain Folz being moved to an advisory role with Ayanda Dlamini taking over as interim coach.
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