Orlando Pirates set to loan ‘underrated’ left-back to Soweto rivals
Orlando Pirates are set to loan a very underrated left-back to Soweto rivals but it is definitely NOT Kaizer Chiefs!
Orlando Pirates are set to loan a very underrated left-back to Soweto rivals but it is definitely NOT Kaizer Chiefs!
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According to SABC Sport, Bongani Sam is on his way to Swallows FC where he will spend the upcoming season on loan.
Sam will also get to reunite with Steve Komphela, who joined Swallows FC on Sunday from Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Komphela and Sam worked together at Bloemfontein Celtic, before Pirates came knocking for his signature.
However, Sam was never really given the platform to shine at Pirates despite his huge potential to command a place in the starting line-up.
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He only featured 29 times for Pirates since his arrival from Celtic while scoring a single goal for them in the process.
The 25-year-old would hope to revive his career under Komphela having not been able to do so during his brief stints with both Maritzburg United and later Swallows FC.
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At some point, Sam looked set to join Chippa United on loan but talks between the parties involved broke down and Swallows won the race.
Sam would certainly look to Monnapule Saleng as his inspiration after the season he’s just had following his loan from Swallows FC.
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ORLANDO PIRATES TO LOAN BONGANI SAM TO SOWETO RIVALS
“Chippa United were understood to be favourites to sign the player ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, but it’s their Soweto rivals Swallows FC who’ve managed to conclude a deal to keep Sam in Gauteng,” reports the publication.
“The public broadcaster had confirmed there were talks with Chippa for Sam to spend a season in Gqeberha, but a decision has been taken that the player will continue his loan stint with the Dube Birds.”
