Orlando Pirates are moving swiftly to address areas of relative weakness in their playing squad. Right-back is one of them.
Mashiloane spills the beans on Baroka exit
Versatile 23-year-old Tshepho Mashiloane star can operate at right-back or in central midfield. There are reports that Pirates are also close to wrapping up a deal for Baroka’s winger Kabelo Kgositsile. He’s opened up about the imminent move which is a bitter-sweet one.
“I would have loved to go to Orlando Pirates, knowing that I have promoted my team [Baroka FC]. But I believe the guys will do well next season and promote the team,” a source said.
“The chairman [Khurishi Mphahlele] has supported me and my move to Pirates and is happy. I will have to up my game when I get there [to Pirates] so I can stay competitive. I would love to get a chance to play in the cup competitions like the Carling Knockout Cup, MTN8, and Nedbank Cup. But I understand I need to work hard to earn it. I want to achieve a lot of things at Pirates.”
Do Pirates need a striker?
Although the Buccaneers are blessed with options at the sharp end with Tshegofatso Mabasa, Evidence Makgopa and Boitumelo Radiopane, they might be looking at a different style of number 9. Fiston Mayele is a popular name in the media, but will they go for a guy on the wrong side of 30, especially with a rumoured price tag of R12 million?
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