Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs to marquee signing?

Katlego Otladisa is a man who’s been on many PSL wish lists, including that of Kaizer Chiefs. Have Orlando Pirates just snatched him?

by James Freemantle

19-06-2023 10:09

in Premier Soccer League

Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix

Katlego Otladisa is on the brink of a move to Orlando Pirates after being chased by numerous PSL clubs, according to reports.

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Otladisa is a wanted man

“Sekhukhune United enquired about his availability as they strengthen for continental football, but the player reportedly wasn’t keen.” a FarPost report read.

“AmaZulu were also interested in the right winger as well as their Durban rivals Royal AM. Orlando Pirates have also been chasing the talented attacker for a while. According to sources close to the deal, negotiations between the two clubs, Gallants and Pirates are progressing quite well.”

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Otladisa Kaizer Chiefs Orlando Pirates — Otladisa seems to be on the way to play his football at the Orlando Stadium. Image via @kickoffmagazine / Twitter

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Meanwhile, in terms of outgoings, Chiefs sold Siyabonga Ngezana last week to Romanian outfit FCSB. Fans and management, understandably, are happy that a player of theirs will test his mettle in Europe at a UEFA Conference League side. However, he was one of Amakhosi’s most important players at the tail-end of 2022-23 and replacing him will be difficult. Even though Given Msimango and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe have arrived, the Glamour Boys look a little thin on depth.

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