Orlando Pirates are competing on three fronts in the second half of the season. Having already secured the MTN8 title, an astonishing quadruple remains an opportunity for Jose Riveiro’s team.
The Buccaneers are making significant efforts to contest Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.
In addition, Jose Riveiro’s team is still in contention for the Nedbank Cup and CAF Champions League. According to the latest transfer rumors, two more Diski Challenge players are poised to be elevated to the Orlando Pirates first team.
Jose Riveiro requires as much depth as possible with a packed schedule approaching, and two reserve team talents are slated to be gradually incorporated into his squad. The pair are already participating in first team training and have reportedly impressed Jose Riveiro. In other developments, Orlando Pirates were heavily linked with a Polokwane City star throughout much of the transfer window.
Now, further information has emerged regarding why the defender did not sign with the Buccaneers.
Jose Riveiro’s team is anticipated to contend for the Betway Premiership, Nedbank Cup, and CAF Champions League in the coming three months.
Orlando Pirates unexpectedly did not acquire any new players during the January transfer window. Furthermore, an explanation has been provided as to why Thabang Matuludi did not join the club. The skilled defender, however, suffered a severe knee injury in January, prompting Orlando Pirates to discontinue their pursuit of him!
“Football is like that, and injuries are part of the game. Unfortunately for him, he got injured at the wrong time, so that’s also why nothing happened,” an insider informed Citizen.
“He’s a talented player, and I’m certain the Soweto teams will revisit him ahead of next season. What’s crucial is for him to recuperate after surgery and return to the pitch as soon as possible.
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