Mogakolodi Ngele of Black Leopards and Kgotso Moleko of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 game between Black Leopards and Kaizer Chiefs at Thohoyandou Stadium in Thohoyandou,Limpopo the on 18 January 2020 © Kabelo Leputu/BackpagePix
The latest transfer rumours: The hottest SA football gossip
Soweto Giants Orlando Pirates are set to reinforce their depleted forward ranks with the signing of a foreign star and more PSL rumours.
Mogakolodi Ngele of Black Leopards and Kgotso Moleko of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 game between Black Leopards and Kaizer Chiefs at Thohoyandou Stadium in Thohoyandou,Limpopo the on 18 January 2020 © Kabelo Leputu/BackpagePix
We bring you a comprehensive wrap of the latest transfer rumours floating around in South African football news circles and confirmed PSL deals, including an impending Orlando Pirates signing.
The Latest PSL transfer rumours
The rumour mill is working overtime with the start of the 2021/22 season fast approaching.
Orlando Pirates zeroing in on foreign star
Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to sign Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah.
Peprah currently plies his trade in the Ghana Premier League for King Faisal.
Orlando Pirates have freed up a foreign player berth after allowing DR Congo international Jean-Marc Makusu to return to his parent club without exercising their option to buy.
KickOff.com have reported that Peprah underwent a medical on Monday and will officially sign his contract with Orlando Pirates on Wednesday.
Amazulu set to sign another former Kaizer Chiefs man
Amazulu are believed to be on the verge of signing a second player recently released from Kaizer Chiefs to join Philani Zulu at the Durban-based outfit.
Kgotso Moleko will also be joining Amazulu ahead of the start of the 2021/22 season this weekend, according to Soccer Laduma.
According to the popular football publication Moleko has agreed personal terms with the club and once he has passed his medicals, will be unveiled by Amazulu.
Zambian midfielder hoping for PSL move and residency
Black Leopards midfielder Roderick Kabwe is keen to remain in South Africa and earn his citizenship but is less interested in staying at the club relegated from the top-flight after a dismal 2020/21 campaign.
Kabwe told reporters that he has received offers from Zambia but is keen to remain in South Africa and ensure that he is playing in Africa’s richest league.
He was among the club’s better performers last-term and it appears likely that he will look to make a move to one of the clubs who struggled against Black Leopards in the relegation battle, such as Marumo Gallants or Chippa United.
Kabwe will qualify to be registered as a local player under Premier Soccer League rules in the next six months, giving clubs an extra incentive to bring him on board now.
Former Orlando Pirates star still being assessed by Amazulu
The Sowetan have reported that AmaZulu coach Benni McCarthy is in no rush to bring in former Kaizer Chiefs star Hendrick “Pule” Ekstein and erstwhile Orlando Pirates winger Justin Shonga.
“We’ll have a look at them. Obviously, we’ve got a week to make it to the start of the season, so we’re not in a hurry to add. But when there’s quality players like that and they’re available, it costs us nothing to have a look at them and see if they fit in our squad or not. We’ve got a week or more to make a decision on them,” said McCarthy.
Both players have shown that they can be match-winners at PSL-level, but it remains to be seen if they can dazzle away from Soweto.
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