Pirates should keep Lesedi Kapinga, says club legend

Former Orlando Pirates star Alfred ‘Shakes’ Gwabeni says the Buccaneers should keep Lesedi Kapinga for next season.

The 28-year-old midfielder signed for Pirates on Deadline Day but has struggled to break into the first team.

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In November, the Soweto giants confirmed that Kapinga suffered a hamstring injury but was expected to return to action very soon.

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By December, the ex-Mamelodi Sundowns man was back at training but again was not selected by Pirates coach Jose Riveiro.

Gwabeni says the club needs to be patient with the dribbling wizard.

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“Well, he has just arrived. He has not gotten a chance yet so it’s too soon to say keep or sell him,” he was quoted on Soccer Laduma.

“For me, he is a good player and worth keeping. I know Pirates right now, have enough players in that attacking midfield role, but I think Kapinga can still contribute there at his age.

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Pirates coach Jose Riveiro backed Kapinga but also warned that the player has a lot of players in the club to compete with.

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