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Ben Motshwari of Orlando Pirates during the Carling Black Label Cup Match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on the 27 July 2019 at FNB Stadium, Soweto Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates man set to leave club and join PSL rivals!

After a five year spell at the club, an Orlando Pirates midfielder is set to leave the club and re-unite with a former coach!

ben motshwari orlando pirates

Ben Motshwari of Orlando Pirates during the Carling Black Label Cup Match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on the 27 July 2019 at FNB Stadium, Soweto Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari has been linked with a sensational move to rivals SuperSport United.

According to reports, the out-of-favour midfielder, is set to reunite with former coach Gavin Hunt!

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Hunt was the coach who gave Motshwari his big break in the PSL after signing him from Mohlakeng’s Trabzon FC.

The midfielder has struggled for game-time under Jose Riveiro this season, making just four starts in all competitions!

Orlando Pirates midfielder heading for exit door

“His time at Orlando Pirates is up according to what I have heard. Everyone knows that his contract expires at the end of the season.” a source told Citizen.

“There have been talks already with the management because the technical team was not really certain which players they are going to need for the next campaign.

“But, that just opened doors for SuperSport to pounce on him. Going to SuperSport gives him an opportunity to play more, because it is something that is not guaranteed at Pirates for him. I think that is why he has signed a pre-contract.”

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Ben Motshwari of Orlando Pirates. Photo: Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

In other news, Orlando Pirates could be smiling all the way to the bank come the end of the 2022/23 campaign.

The Buccaneers have already secured R8 million in prize money after winning the MTN8 title.

Furthermore, Jose Riveiro’s side have to win their final match of the DStv Premiership season to secure second spot against AmaZulu with a healthy scoreline.

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There’s another trophy up for grabs for the Soweto giants after they booked their place in the Nedbank Cup final.

Jose Riveiro’s side face Sekhukhune United in the final scheduled to take place in two weeks time.

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If everything goes smoothly for Jose Riveiro’s side, the club will be smiling all the way to the bank.

Should Orlando Pirates go on to finish in second place in the DStv Premiership, they’ll secure R7.5 million in prize money.

Furthermore, if they go on to beat Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup, R7 million more awaits them.

The PSL Q innovation 4 is also up for grabs for the Buccaneers, depending on how their final league match goes. Should they win it, another R1.5 million awaits.

In total, the Buccaneers could bank up to R24 million in prize money this season.

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Orlando Pirates players celebrate a goal. Photo: BackpagePix

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