Kwame Peprah Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates have placed an R8 million price tag on striker Kwame Peprah as clubs queue up to sign the Ghanaian during the transfer window. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Former Orlando Pirates star joins Indian giants Kerala Blasters!

Former Orlando Pirates star Kwame Peprah’s career has taken another unexpected twist! The striker has surfaced in Asia this time

Kwame Peprah Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates have placed an R8 million price tag on striker Kwame Peprah as clubs queue up to sign the Ghanaian during the transfer window. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Former Orlando Pirates striker Kwame Peprah has signed for Indian side Kerala Blasters in a shock turn of events.

The Ghanaian star left the Buccaneers for Hapoel Hadera, and made his debut for the club ina 2-1 defeat to Bnei Sakhnin, scoring his side’s opening goal.

Things however have taken a dramatic twist with the Indian Super League side confirming the arrival of Peprah!

Ex Orlando Pirates star joins Indian side

“Kerala Blasters completed the signing of Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah for the upcoming ISL season on Sunday. The player has signed a two-year contract with the club.” TimesOfIndia reported.

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Kwame Peprah of Orlando Pirates reacts instructs teammates during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between AmaZulu and Pirates at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium, Durban on 08 December 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

In other news, Orlando Pirates began their 2023/24 CAF Champions League journey on Saturday afternoon when they face Djabal FC.

The Buccaneers made the long trip to the island of Comoros to face Djabal FC.

Jose Riveiro’s side were expected to blow their Comoros opponents away however the minnows put up an incredible performance against the Soweto giants.

Despite their bravery, Zakhele Lepasa was on hand to once again deliver for his side!

The Orlando Pirates star opened the scoring in the 87th minute with a finish from close range.

Today’s match was the first of the two legged tie, with the second leg taking place next weekend in Soweto.

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Bucs star misses open goals

No soccer star wants to miss open goals however Bucs star Monnapule Saleng did so on Saturday afternoon.

The Orlando Pirates star did brilliantly to bypass the opposition goalkeeper however he somehow failed to hit the target for his side! Take a look at the shocking miss below.

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Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates head coach on the touchline. Photo: BackpagePix

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