Sangweni has been granted compassionate leave after his sister passed away following a short illness this week.
‘Ntsimbi’ did not train with the rest of his teammates today after being given time off to go home to Empangeni.
Pirates are set to travel to Mpumalanga today for a camp in Nelspruit in preparation for their first group-stage clash at home against Zamalek at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
However, fellow defender Rooi Mahamutsa is set to return to the fold after he missed the trip to Congo against AC Leopards due to suspension.
