PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 20: Bandile Shandu of Maritzburg Utd tackling Philani Zulu of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium on September 20, 2017 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)
Orlando Pirates-bound star midfielder leaves Maritzburg United!
Maritzburg United have officially confirmed the departure of their record holder who had been with the club since December 2012.
PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 20: Bandile Shandu of Maritzburg Utd tackling Philani Zulu of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium on September 20, 2017 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)
Maritzburg United have officially confirmed the departure of their record holder who had been with the club since December 2012.
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Bandile Shandu has paved way for a move to Orlando Pirates whom he has been linked with for a number of weeks now.
Maritzburg United took to their social media platforms on Saturday to announce the end of a relationship that lasted for almost a decade with Shandu.
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Shandu is now expected to put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Pirates who are looking to bolster their squad ahead of next season.
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The 26-year-old midfielder would be following in the footsteps of Siphesihle Ndlovu, Richard Ofori and Fortune Makaringe who recently joined Pirates from the Team of Choice.
He would be fighting for a position in midfield with players such as Ben Motshwari and Makaringe among others at Pirates.
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Shandu is a veteran of 162 competitive PSL matches despite only being 26 years of age, and he has contributed five goals and 12 assists as a midfielder.
He leaves as Maritzburg United’s record holder for most appearances in the top-flight; the record previously held by veteran midfielder Kurt Leintjies.
