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Orlando Pirates announce departure of FIVE players!

Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of FIVE players, including Craig Martin who was sold to Chippa United.

Orlando Pirates

The famous Orlando Pirates logo. Photo: Twitter

Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of FIVE players, including Craig Martin who was sold to Chippa United.

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Martin is joined on the exist list by Ntsako Makhubela, Nkanyiso Zungu, Kopano Thuntsane and Ndumiso Mabena.

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Makhubela spent last season on loan at Golden Arrows, the same club that Pirates signed him from, and he appeared to have enjoyed his football there.

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Zungu was also on loan at Richards Bay FC but his loan stint was cut short earlier this year due to disciplinary issues.

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Thuntsane and Mabena were at Pirates but they never really given game time with the latter featuring just once since his arrival from Royal AM.

Ndumiso Mabena training with Orlando Pirates
Ndumiso Mabena training with Orlando Pirates. Photo: Twitter @Mlu__N2

ORLANDO PIRATES RELEASE FIVE PLAYERS AT ONCE

“Orlandopiratesfc.com can confirm the departures of Ntsako Makhubela, Craig Martin, Nkanyiso Zungu, Kopano Thuntsane, and Ndumiso Mabena.

“The Club would like to wish them the best in their future endeavours.”

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