Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo of Golden Arrows during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Golden Arrows and Marizburg United at Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban on 21 January 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Pirates to sign the new Hlatshwayo?

DStv Premiership giants Orlando Pirates are looking determined to get business done early. Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo seems to be next.

by Siseko Gwegwe

08-06-2023 06:59

in Premier Soccer League

Millions of Orlando Pirates fans are starting to enjoy this transfer window. The Sea Robbers have reportedly closing in on a third signing for 2023/24.

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ORLANDO PIRATES TO SIGN GOLDEN ARROWS DEFENDER?

Having reportedly signed TS Galaxy’s goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi and All Stars midfielder Siphelo Baloni, the Buccaneers are now said to be targetting Golden Arrows’ midfielder Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo.

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The 29-year-old from Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal caught Pirates’ eye after an impressive 22 appearances in Arrows’ defence last season.

“FARPost has learnt that the Buccaneers have made Abafana Bes’thende’s Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo is one of their top defensive targets this transfer window,” FARPost reported.

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“According to a source, the Soweto giants and the KZN-based club are discussing but yet to come to any agreement,” the report added.

ANOTHER CENTRAL DEFENDER FROM ARROWS

Should Hlatshwayo make the switch to Soweto, he will become the second central defender from Abafana Bes’thende to Pirates after the superb Nkosinathi “Bhodlela” Sibisi last season.