Orlando Pirates' Erasmus

Kermit Erasmus’ surprise return to Orlando Pirates has been an immidiate success. Image: @KickOffMagazine / Twitter.

New Pirates star blows Erasmus’ mind

This is what Orlando Pirates fans are eager to hear. Here is Kermit Erasmus’ rating of the exciting Relebohile Ratomo.

Orlando Pirates' Erasmus

Kermit Erasmus’ surprise return to Orlando Pirates has been an immidiate success. Image: @KickOffMagazine / Twitter.

Something special has happened at Orlando Pirates. Relebohile Ratomo has arrived to cause serious goosebumps.

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ORLANDO PIRATES STAR KERMIT ERASMUS RATES RELEBOHILE RATOMO

Following the 17-year-old’s wonderful debut performance against Royal AM at the Orlando Stadium last month, Erasmus has given further insight on the Sharpville-born attacker.

“For me, he’s a special player. The things he does in training are mind-blowing, and he’s brave,” Erasmus told iDiskiTimes‘ veteran reporter Velile Mnyandu on page 14 of this week’s digital edition.

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“He’s got a big heart, that I can say, regardless of his structure and for me, that’s important as a footballer

“I can speak from my experience, you know. I’m not the tallest player so there were a lot of challenges that I had to face with height othe as well. 

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A PRODUCT OF THE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

“So the ability he has is amazing really and I think he’s come out of the right thing development structures, the School of Excellence that nurtured him into a special people talent,” the Pirates forward added.

Meanwhile, Ratomo and Erasmus are expected to feature in the DStv Premiership’s final day against AmaZulu on Saturday.

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“He’s got great ability and I just hope that he keeps his feet on the ground, he stays humble and he keeps working hard because he can achieve great things in his career.”

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