This would be quite a statement.
Pirates will reinforce their goalkeeping department.
According to SoccerLaduma, the Orlando Pirates are prioritizing a transfer for Nigeria and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanlew Nwabali. Otherwise, the Buccaneers would consider a move for AmaZulu and Bafana Bafana player Veli Mothwa. Fabrice Ondoa, the 2017 Afcon winner for Cameroon, is also a target. Chippa’s estimated R30 million valuation of Nwabali turned off Kaizer Chiefs, but Pirates remain interested at that price point. The 28-year-old goalkeeper shone for Nigeria at Afcon 2023, helping them reach the final before losing to hosts Ivory Coast. On the other end of the pitch, Orlando Pirates have released striker Kermit Erasmus. The 33-year-old has been extensively linked with a return to his former club Cape Town City.
BUCS SENT TWO GOALKEEPERS TO PACK
The club has released Siyabonga Mpontshane and Richard Ofori. Sipho Chaine is the number one, and Melusi Buthelezi has been his understudy throughout the tournament. This is the official club statement:
“As the football season draws to a close, we not only mark the end of our campaign but also bid farewell to some of our esteemed players,”
“Orlando Pirates can confirm that Richard Ofori, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Thabang Monare and Kermit Erasmus will be leaving us when their respective contracts come to an end on June 30,”
“It is with a deep sense of gratitude that we reflect on the contributions of these players during their time with us.”
BROOS WARNED MOFOKENG.
The hype train for 19-year-old Relebohile Mofokeng has accelerated this week following his winning goal in the Nedbank Cup final against Sundowns. The adolescent is also scheduled to make his Bafana Bafana debut against Nigeria next weekend, but national team coach Hugo Broos has recommended caution.
“You see what happened to Mailula? He arrived in Toronto, where there were two former Italian internationals, and what are you going to do with a little South African guy? He played one game two months ago and has spent the rest of his time on the bench. What does he learn there? “I hope Mofokeng’s agent is cleaver than Mailula’s,” Broos told FARPost.
Mofokeng aspires to feature.
