Best Pirates player of the day – 13 Goals

This is our nostalgic Pirates signing of the day feature. Today we have a man nicknamed “Festival.”

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ORLANDO PIRATES SIGNING OF THE DAY: THABO MATLABA

The year was 2012 when the left-back arrived at the Sea Robbers from Free State Stars in January. The Tembisa-born star proceeded to wear the Pirates jersey for seven years.

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Despite lifting the 2011/12 title, the long-range goal specialist sadly lost a string of cup finals, including the 2013 CAF Champions League against Al Ahly.

Matlaba is remembered for being a goal-scoring full-back with 13 goals for Pirates.

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE BUCCANEERS?

Meanwhile, Jose Riveiro’s side are focused on the MTN8. This weekend will see the first cup final of the season. It’s Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 18:00.

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