Orlando Pirates identify two transfer targets from the lower leagues!
Orlando Pirates face Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup semis. Now, they’ve been linked with moves for two stars they faced in the quarters!
Orlando Pirates are eyeing out two key targets from the lower tiers of the South African football pyramid who clearly impressed them in the Nedbank Cup. Kaizer Chiefs aren’t the only side likely to be busy in the market!
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Orlando Pirates chasing Dondol Stars duo?
According to recent reports, the MTN8 champions are keen on Dondol Stars duo, goalkeeper Sphamandla Gumede and midfielder Thabang Mnyembane. As you well know, Stars were this season’s giant-killers in the Nedbank Cup, eliminating PSL outfits SuperSport and AmaZulu before eventually succumbing to Pirates in the quarterfinals on penalties.
“Pirates are interested in signing Mnyembane,” according to KickOff sources.
“The relevant people at Pirates are currently handling the issue of signing him for next season,” he added.
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SuperSport to bag Dondol Stars ‘keeper?
Pirates face competition for the signature of goalkeeper Gumede. SuperSport boss Gavin Hunt is keen.
“There are clubs in the first division who are also eyeing him. But as things stand now, SuperSport are the more likely destination for him,” the relevant source confirmed on Phakaaati.
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