Tim Sukazi Aubaas Pirates

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Sukazi sets record straight on Aubaas to Orlando Pirates links!

Tim Sukazi has emphatically dismissed rumours linking his star midfielder Bathusi Aubaas with a move to Orlando Pirates

Tim Sukazi Aubaas Pirates

TS Galaxy media officer Minenhle Mkhize has opened a case of assault against Orlando Pirates’ media liaison Thandi Merafe. Photo: PA

TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi has cleared the air on reports suggesting Orlando Pirates have signed his star midfielder Bathusi Aubaas.

Aubaas has long been linked with a blockbuster move to the Buccaneers.

Further adding to the confusion, the Bafana Bafana debutant was strangely listed as an ‘Orlando Pirates’ player on the South African official team-sheet.

Sukazi has since set the record straight regarding his star midfielder. Take a look at what he had to say below

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Aubaas NOT an Orlando Pirates player – Sukazi

“I’m dismissing the rumours as absolute nonsense.” Tim Sukazi told FARPost.

“These rumours have been perpetuating for some time and all of the sudden boom! This kind of a mistake.

“So, the latest is that the manager at SAFA reached out to me to explain on this matter. But in the end, my conclusion was that an apology is what will put this matter to rest.”

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In other news, Orlando Pirates have reportedly won the race to sign Marumo Gallants winger Katlego Otladisa!

The Buccaneers have long been linked with the speedy winger, and reports suggest they’ve finally landed their man!

According to the latest transfer rumours, Jose Riveiro’s side were competing with no less than three other PSL teams for Otladisa’s signature!

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Bucs beat THREE club’s in race to sign Otladisa?

“Sekhukhune United enquired about his availability as they strengthen for continental football, but the player reportedly wasn’t keen.” a FarPost report read.

“AmaZulu were also interested in the right winger as well as their Durban rivals Royal AM. Orlando Pirates have also been chasing the talented attacker for a while.

“According to sources close to the deal, negotiations between the two clubs, Gallants and Pirates are progressing quite well.”

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