Thulani Hlatshwayo and Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 football match between Orlando Pirates and Swallows FC at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 11 September 2021 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates legend set to DEBUT for new club! – report
A very famous and widely-respected Orlando Pirates legend is set to make his debut for PSL rivals. He is set for a famous return this weekend.
Thulani Hlatshwayo and Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 football match between Orlando Pirates and Swallows FC at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 11 September 2021 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
A very famous and widely-respected Orlando Pirates legend is set to make his debut for PSL rivals. He is set for a famous return this weekend.
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Happy Jele is set to finally make his return with a famous DEBUT for Royal AM expected this weekend, according to iDiskiTimes.
The Bucs legend has not featured for John Maduka’s side yet. This is because he was still serving a two-match suspension that he received during the end of his Bucs career, hence, missing the DStv Premiership encounters against SuperSport United and AmaZulu.
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PIRATES LEGEND SET TO DEBUT FOR ROYAL AM
Jele is set to return from his two-match ban.
Meaning, Jele is expected to debut for Royal AM this weekend.
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The former Bucs skipper is illegible for selection for this weekends PSL match against Sekhukhune United.
“Happy Jele is okay, working hard and I’m sure you were aware that he was on suspension and we hope that he immediately finishes that, he would be available for selection,” Maduka stated on the same publication
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Jele is a key part of Maduka’s plans to finish in the top 8 in order to qualify for next seasons MTN8.
The Bucs legend has over 400 caps for the Sea Robbers but he looks et to finish his career in eThekwini.
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WILL JELE EVER RETURN TO MAYFAIR?
As a footballer, this is unlikely as he is entering the final stages of his career.
However. he could return to the Bucs as a future coach.
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The Soweto giants have opened the door for Jele to return as part pf the technical or development staff in the future.
Meaning, we can expect to see him as one of the coaches at the Bucs. Either the DStv Diski side or as part of the technical team with one of the junior sides as he works his way up. For now though, attention turns to his career turning a new leaf with Royal AM.
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