Are Orlando Pirates plotting a raid for R11 million defender?

Orlando Pirates have been after Golden Arrows star Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo for some time. We’ve also got the latest team news ahead of clashes with Richards Bay, Sekhukhune and Kaizer Chiefs.

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UnplayableZA on X reports that Golden Arrows defender Sicelokuhle Hlatshwayo is looking for a fresh start. The outlet had reported on potential interest from Pirates in the most recent transfer window. It’s now expected that the Buccaneers will intensify efforts to lure him over with an offer in January.

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PIRATES FACE KAIZER CHIEFS SOON

The Sea Robbers face Richards Bay in a Carling Knockout Cup clash on Saturday 4 November before league outings against Sekhukhune on the 7th and Kaizer Chiefs on the 11th. Jose Riveiro’s men are currently languishing in 14th place in the PSL but do have two games in hand on the majority of teams around them, and three games in hand on Chiefs.

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The Buccaneers are back in league action this evening in the Mother City, away to Cape Town Spurs.

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