Orlando Pirates are keen to bolster their playing personnel. One exciting target from Cape Town is still a target.
Pirates are still looking at Rhodes
Orlando Pirates are still exploring the possibility of signing Cape Town City playmaker Jaedin Rhodes. The 22-year-old can operate in several attacking midfield roles, either on the flanks or behind a central striker. He made 23 appearances in the 2024-2025 league season for the Citizens.
“One of those reinforcements could be a long-time target, Jaedin Rhodes. Although the 22-year-old has endured an underwhelming season with Cape Town City, he remains a high priority on the Buccaneers’ list,” a Soccer Laduma source said.
“The club [Orlando Pirates] has been met with resistance by City in previous attempts to lure Rhodes to Gauteng, but according to sources, will try once more in the upcoming window. Complicating matters will be the Citizens’ peculiar situation.”
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