Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza held discussions with Thembinkosi Lorch ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns move

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 27: Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza during a media briefing on the death of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa’s death on October 27, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Meyiwa was shot and killed at Kelly Khumalo’s house on Sunday evening. (Photo by Gallo Images / Foto24 / Cornel van Heerden).

Orlando Pirates ‘signing’ did NOT sign for the Bucs! – Reports

What a twist! Moments after reports emerged that Orlando Pirates had penned down a deal for this striker, they were denied! Turns out he did not sign for the Bucs.

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza held discussions with Thembinkosi Lorch ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns move

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 27: Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza during a media briefing on the death of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa’s death on October 27, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Meyiwa was shot and killed at Kelly Khumalo’s house on Sunday evening. (Photo by Gallo Images / Foto24 / Cornel van Heerden).

What a twist! Moments after reports emerged that Orlando Pirates had penned down a deal for this striker, they were denied! Turns out he did not sign for the Bucs.

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Pirates fans were ecstatic to hear the news of their latest striker ‘signing’.

However, recent reports have emerged stating that he did not sign for the Bucs.

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Marou Souaibou was the talk of the town last week after reports emerged that he had signed for the Bucs.

Unfortunately, this is not the case.

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Orlando Pirates have reportedly signed Marou Souaibou. Photo: Kick442.com
Marou Souaibou and Coton Sport have denied that the Cameroonian striker signed for Pirates. Photo: Kick442.com

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Coton Sport have released a statement on Twitter confirming that Souaibou that the 21-year-old Cameroonian striker has not signed for any club yet.

The statement was released in French but we have translated it for you.

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM COTON SPORT ON BUCS TARGET:

Coton Sport have publicly denied reports that Souaibou has signed for Pirates. Source: Twitter.

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In English it reads as follows:

“Souaibou Marou player of Coton Sport, has been the subject of several desires for a few months, to date, he has not signed any contract with another club,” “Happy World Cup to him and the indomitable lions,” the statement concluded.

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Therefore, Souaibou has not signed for Pirates.

However, all hope is not lost. He could still sign for Jose Riveiro and the Bucs in the January transfer window.

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