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 to release up to 10 players? Lepasa & Motshwari included
Orlando Pirates could reportedly part ways with no fewer than 10 players ahead of next season to make space for the new signings.
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 could reportedly part ways with no fewer than 10 players ahead of next season to make space for the new signings.
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According to Unplayable, players such as Zakhele Lepasa and Ben Motshwari could be shown the exit door for different reasons.
The other eight players are Terrence Dzvukamanja, Linda Mntambo, Kwanda Mngonyama, Collins Makgaka, Tebogo Tlolane, Bongani Sam, Abel Mabaso, and Wayne Sandilands.
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And there could be more with Kwame Peprah sitting with overseas offers in front, and Pirates could look to cash in on him after iust one season at the club.
To date, Pirates have only officially released Thulani Hlatshwayo whose place was taken by Nkosinathi Sibisi while Gabadinho Mhango was part of the deal that saw Tapelo Xoki leave AmaZulu for the Soweto giants.
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Just last week, Baroka confirmed that Bafana Bafana international Evidence Makgopa will be joining Pirates in a deal that had already been out in the public.
More signings are expected at Pirates but the management still have to sort out their technical team – as things stand, Mandla Ncikazi is in charge but for how long remains to be seen.
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Indications, however, are that Ncikazi will not follow in the footsteps of Fadlu Davids who parted ways with Pirates just after the conclusion of last season.
A LIST OF ORLANDO PIRATES THAT COULD BE RELEASED
- Zakhele Lepasa
- Ben Motshwari
- Linda Mntambo
- Terrence Dzvukamanja
- Kwanda Mngonyama
- Collins Makgaka
- Tebogo Tlolane
- Abel Mabaso
- Wayne Sandilands
- Bongani Sam
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