REVEALED | Orlando Pirates’ plan to beat Kaizer Chiefs to Stanley Nwabali signing!

Orlando Pirates are believed to have entered the race for a well-reported Kaizer Chiefs transfer target for next season!

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Stanley Nwabali was impressive for Nigeria at Afcon, attracting interest from Pirates and European clubs in addition to Chiefs.

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Nwabali, who currently plies his trade for Chippa United, was a surprise inclusion as first choice for Nigeria at Afcon. This was due to the fact that he had only one cap for the Super Eagles prior to the showpiece. He would end up playing all seven games for Nigeria in Ivory Coast, keeping four clean sheets. He also played a huge role in the team finishing as runners-up at the tournament. That also saw his name and reputation skyrocket, with more European clubs reportedly on his radar, making things difficult for Chiefs. 

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According to reports from earlier in the week, Pirates are looking to go toe-to-toe with Chiefs for Nwabali. Furthermore, they may already have a master plan to win the tussle, as per Soccer-Laduma. 

Pirates looking to Swap Ofori for Nwabili to beat Chiefs

“With Nwabali reportedly attracting interest from several clubs after his excellent performances at Afcon, Pirates are keen to be first to his signature. He is a player they think can add value to the team as part of the goalkeeping changes being planned by the club. There is a possible swap for him and Ofori plus cash. Chippa value Nwabali highly and see him as an asset, and he won’t come cheap. Initially, Pirates had hoped that Ofori would attract interest from abroad after the Afcon. But seeing as though he and Ghana didn’t have the best of tournaments, a local move is not being ruled out” said the source.

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Pirates currently have a stacked goalkeeping department, but their fans have often viewed it as quantity over quality. They currently boast the likes of Sipho Chaine, Melusi Buthelezi, Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane. Chaine emerged as their first choice after a stellar second half of the previous season. He then came into the current campaign, still carrying the tag of number one. After getting injured, Buthelezi then took over. With there already being healthy competition in the Buccaneers camp, it remains to be seen if Nwabali would even consider the move.