Jose Riveiro

Makgopa in action for Bafana when he was still hot at Baroka. Image: @SAFA.net/ Twitter.

Orlando Pirates set to unleash Bafana Bafana striker upon PSL return

Orlando Pirates have an ace up their sleeve as the DStv Premiership resumes at the end of the year, one that Jose Riveiro is ready to release on the rest of the PSL.

Jose Riveiro

Makgopa in action for Bafana when he was still hot at Baroka. Image: @SAFA.net/ Twitter.

Orlando Pirates have an ace up their sleeve as the DStv Premiership resumes at the end of the year, one that Jose Riveiro is ready to release on the rest of the PSL.

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Jose Riveiro is ready to release Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa on the rest of the PSL when it returns, according to iDiskiTimes.

Pirates returned to training ahead of the return of the the DStv Premiership. Joining the likes of Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns also preparing for the tournaments return.

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So much has changed under Riveiro. Pirates finally won silverware when they claimed the MTN8 and he brought the likes of Kermit Erasmus, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo and Miguel Timm to the Bucs.

Furthermore, he also gave an opportunity to young starlet Monnapule Saleng who has flourished during his tenure with each man playing a key role.

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Evidence Makgopa of Baroka FC during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 game between Royal AM and Baroka FC at Chatsworth Stadium on 7 November 2021 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

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However, it is up front where Pirates have been lacking. Eva Nga and Zakhele Lepasa have only scored once each this season while Kwame Peprah and Terrence Dzvukamanja have fallen out of favour with Bucs management.

Thankfully, their is an ace up Riveiro’s sleeve and his name is Makgopa.

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Makgopa is yet to feature for Pirates in the DStv Premiership yet due to injury.

Furthermore, he is an international striker who could provide Pirates with the answer to their problems in front of goals.

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The Bucs have only scored nine goals this season – the fourth lowest in the competition behind Marumo Gallants, TS Galaxy and Maritzburg United.

Therefore, Makgopa is needed now more than ever. It is reported that Riveiro is very fond of the Bafana Bafana striker and he is likely to be unleashed on the rest of the PSL when it returns.

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