Craig Martin

Craig Martin of Cape Town City during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 game between Cape Town City and Baroka at Cape Town Stadium on 3 April 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/Sports Inc.

Breaking reports! Pirates sign CT City star

Orlando Pirates have reportedly signed Craig Martin from Cape Town City. The news was reported on Wednesday afternoon.

Craig Martin

Craig Martin of Cape Town City during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 game between Cape Town City and Baroka at Cape Town Stadium on 3 April 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/Sports Inc.

Orlando Pirates have reportedly done what they do best: surprise us all with an unexpected signing. The Sea Robbers are believed to have signed a long-serving Cape Town City defender.

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ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN CAPE TOWN CITY STAR CRAIG MARTIN

The news was reported by FARPost on Wednesday afternoon via social media.

“Orlando Pirates have finally snapped up Cape Town City speedster Craig Martin, #FARPost can exclusively reveal,” the outlet said.

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“He left for Joburg on Sunday to complete his move. Orlando Pirates have wanted him for a long time but nothing came out of it. So he’s quite excited about the switch,” a source told FARPost’s Mthokozisi Dube.

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RIGHT BACK COMPETITION

The Kensington-born player’s move to Bucs means he will be competing in the right-full-back position with Thabiso Monyane and Bandile Shandu.

Meanwhile, the Soweto giants are expected to make the announcement in due course, and Martin could make his debut against Sundowns on 30 December or against his former side City on 7 January in Cape Town.

Bucs team picture during the MTN8 Final match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu held at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix.

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