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Ben Motshwari of Orlando Pirates getting a yellow card from Victor Hlungwani, referee of the match during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 04 January 2020 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix

Sekhukhune in advanced talks to sign Orlando Pirates midfielder – report

Sekhukhune United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign another Orlando Pirates midfielder ahead of the new season.

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Ben Motshwari of Orlando Pirates getting a yellow card from Victor Hlungwani, referee of the match during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 04 January 2020 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix

Sekhukhune United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign another Orlando Pirates midfielder ahead of the new season.

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According to iDiski Times, Ben Motshwari is a player that Sekhukhune have set sights on, and the club is closing in on securing his services.

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“Talks are now at an advanced stage with the player and his representatives as new head coach Kaitano Tembo looks to add the final pieces of his exciting project at the club,” reports the publication.

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Ben Motshwari of Orlando Pirates dejected during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 match between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 23 August 2020. ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

MOTSHWARI REJECTED PROPOSED MOVE TO RICHARDS BAY FC

As reported by The South African website, Motshwari rejected a proposed move to PSL rookies Richards Bay FC who initially showed interest in him.

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And that’s because Motshwari felt Pirates just wanted to get rid of him due to the off-field issues that led to his suspension midway through last season.

But with Sekhukhune United, Motshwari could be tempted to leave Pirates as he would be teaming up with former teammates Linda Mntambo and Tshegofatso Mabasa.

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