Four ex Orlando Pirates stars to link up in surprise African country

Four former Orlando Pirates stars are set to enjoy a mini-reunion in Botswana.

Gaborone side VTM is currently home to both Rooi Mahamutsa and Sifiso Myeni.

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And now, both Oupa Manyisa and Brighton Mhlongo have received special invitations from the club.

VTM currently sit atop the log standings in the first division and are in line for promotion to the top flight.

Ex Orlando Pirates duo heading to Botswana

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“Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Oupa Manyisa is heading to Botswana after being invited by VTM FC in Gaborone.” – a KickOff report read.

“Yes, it’s true. He is coming together with Brighton Mhlongo. Please remember they are also involved in other community development activities through their Foundation.” the club’s chairman told the publication.

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In other news, Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase is reportedly contemplating retirement at the tender age of 29!

The ex-Black Leopards star has found the going tough since his blockbuster move to the Glamour Boys in 2018.

The talented midfielder was tipped for big things during the initial stages of his career out in Limpopo however it wasn’t to be.

Ntshangase struggled in Gauteng before eventually being released by the mighty Kaizer Chiefs in 2018.

The pass-master was expected to revive his career at Marumo Gallants however that also didn’t work out for him.

He then re-joined Black Leopards this season but was also left wanting after being released by the club due to disciplinary issues.

Now, according to the latest reports the midfielder is set to RETIRE!

Former Amakhosi midfielder to RETIRE?

“Deep down he knows that he should be one of the top players in the league and he should be part of the Bafana Bafana set-up.” a source told Citizen.

“But as life has it, things don’t come to you if you don’t work hard and ‘Stash’; has reached the ceiling in terms of what he can offer. He knows his time is up.”

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