Orlando Pirates latest: Underrated striker in talks with Soweto rivals

An underrated Orlando Pirates striker is in talks with the club’s Soweto rivals for a possible move after being overlooked yet again.

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Tshegofatso Mabasa will not be part of Jose Riveiro’s squad for the new season, and Pirates are in talks with Swallows over a loan deal.

Mabasa spent the previous season on loan at Sekhukhune United but he still couldn’t command a regular place in the starting line-up.

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Now, the left-footer would hope to get more minutes under the tutelage of Steve Komphela who joined Swallows FC last weekend.

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“Bongani Sam and Tshegofatso Mabasa: currently in discussions with Swallows FC to finalise move to the Dube Birds.”

Pirates confirmed in a statement

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Meanwhile, a former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper coach has found a new club in Europe almost three years after leaving the PSL giants.

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Jyri Nieminen is the new Feyenoord goalkeeper coach, and he joins them from New York Red Bulls in the US, the club confirmed in a statement.

Nieminen, who was born in Finland, will now get to work in Eredivisie where he will try and gain as much experience as possible.

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The 35-year-old has been around the blocks for years with different clubs across the world, including the national teams.

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