Ex Orlando Pirates captain joins FFP cries against Sundowns

Former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Thulani Hlatshwayo believes Sundowns have made the PSL boring

Thulani Hlatshwayo of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Baroka FC on the 28 November 2020 at Orlando Stadium , Soweto/ Pic Sydney Mahlangu/Sports Inc

Mamelodi Sundowns’ financial muscle has stolen the competitive nature of the PSL according to a former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana captain.

Thulani Hlatshwayo, now with SuperSport United, has opened up on the ongoing debate over whether Financial Fair Play rules should be introduced in the PSL.

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According to ‘Tyson’, something needs to be done to prevent Mamelodi Sundowns financial influence.

Former stars Brian Baloyi and Jabu Mahlangu both recently spoke out on the touchy topic of FFP. You can read what they had to say here.

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Ex Orlando Pirates captain calls for FFP rules

“If one looks back at four or five seasons ago, the PSL was interesting and everyone had an opportunity to win the leagues and it was very competitive.” The former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana captain told IOL.

“It is obviously also down to how other teams fight (to win games), but for teams to be able to weaken other teams I think is very unfair.

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“It’s on the log, you can see the difference between first and second as opposed to second and the rest of the chasing pack. But regardless, I think we’re in for an interesting season.”

In other news, Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori looks set to extend his contract at the Buccaneers according to reports.

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Though he’s struggled with injuries since joining the Bucs, when called upon the 29-year-old has been solid for his side.

Ofori has made 13 appearances for the Buccaneers this season, keeping seven clean sheets in the process. This includes two in their cup winning MTN8 run.

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The Ghanaian shot-stopper narrowly missed out on a place in Ghana’s FIFA World Cup squad for Qatar due to injury after being named in their preliminary squad.

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Star keeper to extend contract at Mayfair?

According to reports, the Mayfair based club are set to begin negotiations with Ofori whose contract comes to a close in June 2023.

“I think a lot of people know that Ofori’s contract is ending next year, so, obviously there has to be talks between the player and the management.” a Citizen report read.

“It has to happen soon because if you take time in such situations you might end up losing the player. He is the number one choice at the club and the management obviously want to keep him.”

The publication further claim that both Orlando Pirates FC and Richard Ofori’s camp are keen on an extension.

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