Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates gunning for two top PSL talents
Orlando Pirates are ready to snap up two coveted PSL talents and leave Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns miserable in the process.
Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix
After winning two cup competitions and qualifying for the CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates are now ready to mount a PSL title challenge. Their search for new talent now takes them to relegated Maritzburg United, and they’re keen to hijack a Kaizer Chiefs target.
DEALS: Three Sundowns rejects Kaizer Chiefs should sign
TALENT: Why everyone wants a piece of Karim Kimvuidi
Orlando Pirates targeting Maritzburg duo
22-year-old playmaker Karim Kimvuidi 22-year-old Rowan Human are the names in question. Kimvuidi in particular has attracted interest from Mzansi’s biggest clubs who are all vying for his coveted signature.
“Behind the scenes, Pirates are talking to a few players that the club is hoping to sign and there is progress regarding Karim Kimvuidi and Rowan Human from Maritzburg United.” a SoccerLaduma report read.
RUMOUR: Top Chiefs and Pirates target will force Sundowns move
TACTICS: Potential Kaizer Chiefs XI with Chivaviro in the side
Bucs ready to welcome Otladisa
In other transfer news, the Sea Robbers are on the verge of completing a deal for another relegated player, Marumo Gallants winger Katlego Otladisa. So far, the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup champions have brought in goalkeeeper Melusi Buthelezito bolster their options between the sticks.
EXCITING: Orlando Pirates XI with new signings and rumoured additions
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