Nkanyiso Zungu of Orlando Pirates challenges Evedence Makgopa of Baroka FC during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Baroka FC on the 28 November 2020 at Orlando Stadium , Soweto/ Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Pirates start releasing: Midfielder out
DStv Premiership clubs have begun to make transfer decisions. New reports say a midfielder’s Orlando Pirates dream is over.
Nkanyiso Zungu of Orlando Pirates challenges Evedence Makgopa of Baroka FC during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Baroka FC on the 28 November 2020 at Orlando Stadium , Soweto/ Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Following a season on loan at Richards Bay, Orlando Pirates are said to have parted ways with midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu.
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ORLANDO PIRATES RELEASE MIDFIELDER NKANYISO ZUNGU
After making a few inconsistent appearances for the Natal Rich Boyz this season, the 27-year-old Zungu was sent packing out of Richards Bay.
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According to the latest reports, Pirates have also taken the decision not to welcome back the former AmaZulu and Stellenbosch star.
“Orlando Pirates will not be keeping Nkanyiso Zungu, after his loan deal was terminated by Richards Bay,” Unplayable reported via Twitter.
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“He’s basically a free agent and searching for a team for next season,” a source told the publication.
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RIVEIRO CHALLENGES HIS PLAYERS
Meanwhile, the Pirates tactician has already begun to look ahead to next season’s bigger demands.
According to the ever-cool Spaniard, finishing second to advance to the CAF Champions League will provide the challenges he and his players deserve and desire.
“Because we are Orlando Pirates, and the next season, hopefully is going to be more busy,” the Pirates tactician said via FARPost.
“That’s the mentality that we need. We need to be ready to play every two or three days when the schedule is asking for that.
“It’s obviously not just playing but playing to win every two or three days. Thats our mandate or obligation.
“When you are playing for a big team and you want to find yourself in finals or fighting for titles. That’s the mentality you need to develop. Otherwise the rest of the time, you’ll need to take care of yourself. They like it, they like playing so much. As a coach I don’t mind having three days in between games.
“If we want to play in Africa, this is a good test because it will happen frequently. It’s a good test, mentally and physically.
“Personally, I’m learning a lot from this. I am able to see the kind of training that is needed. Once we start the game, we think about what we need to do and the result,” Riveiro concluded.
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