Kaizer Chiefs Orlando Pirates Soweto Derby

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Three Orlando Pirates players that Kaizer Chiefs fans would love to sign

Kaizer Chiefs fans are proud bunch, but even they’ll admit that there a couple of Orlando Pirates players who would improve their side.

Kaizer Chiefs Orlando Pirates Soweto Derby

Chiefs and Pirates fans. Image: BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs fans will never love anything to do with Orlando Pirates. However, there’s no shame in admiring a couple of their top players.

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Three Orlando Pirates players Kaizer Chiefs fans would love at Naturena

Monnapule Saleng

On his day, the 24-year-old is one of the most devastating players in the PSL. The Glamour Boys could do with a bit of his directness and running power. Also, he’s a decent finisher. Four goals and three assists from 11 league appearances in 2022-23 make him a super productive wide attacker.

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Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo

Recently, the Pirates playmaker has been showing off his flashy BMW but that’s now the only flashy thing about the diminutive ex-Gallants man. He’s starting to find his feet in a central attacking midfield role for the Buccaneers, and scoring goals no a regular basis.

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New Orlando Pirates playmaker Ndabdayithethwa Ndlondlo. Image: @KickOffMagazine / Twitter.

Olisa Ndah

The 25-year-old Nigerian central defender has become a pillar for Jose Riveiro since signing from Akwa United in 2021. He’s been superb. Chiefs are reportedly interested in his countryman Denis Nya, if rumours are to be believed.

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So Chiefs fans, do you agree with this assessment? Hit me up in the comments if not. Which Pirates players do you want on the books at Naturena?

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