Social media users are reactign to new Orlando Pirates signing Lesedi Kapinga Image Source (@MamelodiSundowns/Twitter)
‘Ziyakhala’: Mzansi fans divided on Kapinga’s move to Pirates
Mzansi fans headed to the social media space to share their views on ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Lesedi Kapinga’s move to Orlando Pirates.
Social media users are reactign to new Orlando Pirates signing Lesedi Kapinga Image Source (@MamelodiSundowns/Twitter)
Football fans in Mzansi are now divided and react to ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Lesedi Kapinga’s move to Orlando Pirates.
The football family naturally reacted to the big news as many praised Pirates for showing ambition by signing Kapinga to challenge Sundowns in the DStv Premiership.
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Some of the fans feel Kapinga has finally joined a club that will recognise his quality and that Pirates will eventually win the league title, said the fans.
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While some football fans are blasting Kaizer Chiefs for ‘sleeping on the job’ , some from Sundowns say Kapinga will not win trophies at Pirates under Jose Riveiro because he is a reject.
The South African takes a glance at the comments from the viral social media post shared by the reigning MTN8 and Nedbank Cup champions, Pirates.
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@TalkativeIntrovert said:
“Not quality, but any Sundowns former player is an achievement to small teams.”
@PrinceDube wrote:
“We’re winning the league I can feel it in my bones.”
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@BigX commented:
“Keep collecting rejects like your neighbors. They collected Billiat, Mphahle, Castro and Dolly and still the sky is the limit. 7 league titles in a row. Don’t take a chance, rejects they don’t build the best team. Mark my words, you will still mop the floor with Pretoria teams.”
@IamNkanyiso replied:
“Well done. Ziyakhala.”
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@ChimmaR commented:
“Not a Pirates fan, but i’m happy for this boy. What a talent. Young man was wasted there at Chloorkop.”
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The South African reported on Tuesday morning that the 28-year-old midfielder, Kapinga is the sixth player to join the Buccaneers this window.
He was rumoured to be a target of Chiefs but opted to join their Soweto rivals instead.
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Earlier this week, Junior Khanye outlined how Kapinga would be an asset for either Chiefs or Pirates. He believes Kapinga’s lack of game time with the Brazilians isn’t a reflection of the quality he possesses as a player.
