BREAKING: Orlando Pirates part ways with lanky defender!

Orlando Pirates are already preparing for the start of 2025, and they don’t want to wait until the opening of the transfer window.

Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mthethwa and Tapelo Xoki celebrate the 2023 Nedbank Cup title.

Orlando Pirates have announced the decision to amicably part ways with defender Sandile Mthethwa.

In a statement released on Friday, Pirates said while the technical team wanted Mthethwa to stay, they couldn’t guarantee him game time.

At 27, Mthethwa is at the peak of his career, and should be enjoying regular game time in the PSL.

However, this hasn’t been the case as Jose Riveiro has used him sparingly over the past two-and-a-half seasons.

The lanky defender first arrived at Pirates in 2016, and he worked his way up to the first team.

Mthethwa will be remembered for his winning goal against Kaizer Chiefs in the 2023 Nedbank Cup semi-finals.

Sandile Mthethwa of Orlando Pirates — Former Orlando Pirates defender Sandile Mthethwa. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackapagePix.

ORLANDO PIRATES PART WAYS WITH MTHETHWA – FULL STATEMENT

Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of defender Sandile Mthethwa.

Both parties have agreed for the amicable separation to allow him to move to a club of his choice.

At 27 years old Mthethwa is entering his prime and whilst the technical team wanted him to stay – the guarantee of regular football was not possible.

Mthethwa joined the club in 2016 as a young boy having been spotted at an annual youth tournament in KZN. He was one of three players identified at the tournament – the other two being Thobela Sikhakhane and Brian Hlongwa.

Mthethwa went on to captain the first Project X Tour to the UK and later on captained the MultiChoice Diski Challenge squad before being promoted to the first team where he went on feature in over 20 official matches for the club.

He will be remembered for his professionalism and discipline at all times.We wish him well as he enters a new chapter in his career.

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