The Orlando Pirates will compete for all prizes available next season on both a domestic and European level.
Orlando Pirates will surely seek to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns for the DStv Premiership title next season.
The Buccaneers won both the Nedbank Cup and the MTN8 last season, although they fell short in the league.
Jose Riveiro’s team finished an incredible 23 points behind champions Sundowns. And now the club understands that they will need to construct an amazing roster to fight with Rhulani Mokwena’s star-studded outfit.
The Buccaneers are finalising a number of new signings, with Thalente Wandile Mbatha topping the list.
Mbatha will not be a ‘fresh’ signing, having spent last season on loan with the club. However, Orlando Pirates are now attempting to recruit him on a permanent basis from his parent club, SuperSport United.
ORLANDO PIRATES TO KEEP MBATHA PERMANENT
“At the moment, they [Orlando Pirates] are busy talking with SuperSport United to finalise and make the deal permanent,” Mbatha’s agent Mike Makaab told FARPost.
“But the deal is going to happen. It was originally agreed upon in the original deal. The Orlando Pirates had a loan with the option to make it permanent.
In other news, Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng has had a remarkable journey to football glory.
Just 14 months ago, the teenager has yet to make his senior debut with the club.
Mofokeng was promoted to the Buccaneers first team at the start of last season. Mofokeng has appeared 40 times for the club since his debut in March 2023!
The Orlando Pirates prodigy has already scored six goals and assisted seven others for the club.
BUCS OFFERS RISING STAR BUMPER NEW CONTRACT
Mofokeng’s form indicates that he will obtain a new and improved deal in Mayfair!
The 19-year-old, who was on a regular first-team contract after graduating from the club’s academy, will reportedly receive a lucrative five-year contract!
“According to the insider, Orlando Pirates have turned their attention to the 19-year-old’s contract with the club,” a report from Soccer Laduma stated.
“It is expected to see a big change with better terms proposed by the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers are believed to be interested in signing the Vaal-born star, as well as rewarding him for his efforts this season.
“Whispers of a new five-year contract has also been doing the rounds, though talks are believed to be underway.”
