New Buccaneers. Image: @orlandopirates/twitter.
Window still open: Pirates’ six signings so far
Orlando Pirates are viewed as the team to end Mamelodi Sundowns’ dynasty. Are these new signings enough to deliver the promise?
New Buccaneers. Image: @orlandopirates/twitter.
Orlando Pirates want to get ever stronger this season. The Sea Robbers have brought in six new players to Mayfair…
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ORLANDO PIRATES’ NEW SIGNINGS
Having had a super successful transfer window last season with the likes of Miguel Timm, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Kermit Erasmus, and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Pirates had more in store.
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As announced by the Buccaneers in the past two months, the new players include one goalkeeper and five attacking weapons.
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FULL LIST SO FAR:
- Melusi Buthelezi, 25, goalkeeper
- Siphelo Baloni, 23, central midfielder
- Katlego Otladisa, 26, winger
- Patrick Maswanganyi, 25, forward
- Lesedi Kapinga, 28, foward.
- Karim Kivuidi, 21, attacking midfielder.
Meanwhile, Jose Riveiro’s side are still linked with Golden Arrows central defender Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo.
With the window closing on 22 September, Pirates look clearly sorted in every area of the pitch.
JOMO SONO TO RELEASE JERSEY NUMBER 10?
In other news, the club and its great legend Jomo Sono could have a massive decision to make regarding Relebohile Mofokeng.
Making his Pirates debut against Royal AM last May, the then 17-year-old Mofokeng dazzled AM’s defenders with unpredictable turns, take-ons and passes before his deflected shot found the net on 56 minutes.
The teenager from Sharpville basically stole the show with that arrogance and ball-confidence Bucs fans love to see.
Fast-forward to this season, and Mofokeng has been consistent.
A recent report suggests that the Soweto giants have approached the great Jomo Sono to allow the club to hand Mofokeng the retired jersey number 10, a shirt number that was last worn by the great Steve Lekoelea.
“Excl: According to our sources, Orlando Pirates management wants to give Relebohile Mofokeng jersey number 10 #OrlandoPirates approached Pirates Legend Jomo Sono just to ask for permission,” @Rushsportson2 reported via Twitter.
“Now they are waiting for Jomo to give, then go ahead,” the report concluded.
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