French club to sign Orlando Pirates star for relegation fight?
Ligue 1 club Montpellier, which is Keagan Dolly’s former side, are reportedly keen on Orlando Pirates’ Thabiso Sesane.
Orlando Pirates supporters should not be too surprised. Thabiso Sesane has reportedly attracted interest from Ligue 1.
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Following the 24-year-old 37 games for the Buccaneers since 2022, as well as his Bafana Bafana call-up, Soccer Laduma believes Ligue 1’s bottom-place Montpellier are interested in signing the Soweto-born central defender.
“They are looking for a young but experienced defender and now with Pirates playing in the CAF Champions League it is actually good for Thabiso,” the source revealed.
“It’s good because he is gaining the valuable experience that Montpellier are looking for. It will work to his advantage. Also with call-ups to Bafana Bafana, soon he will start playing and things will go well for him.”
TWO BUCCANEERS RETURN FROM INJURY
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has welcomed back to squad players before facing Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League last weekend.
26-year-old Sea Robber and fan favourite Monnapule Saleng is back since the 3-2 loss to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout. Goodman Mosele, 25, has also been spotted doing full training for the first time this season after suffering a long-term injury in August.
ORLANDO PIRATES NEWS ON LUNGELO NGUSE
With Orlando Pirates’ Zakhele Lepasa and Boitumelo Radiopane face uncertain futures in Jose Riveiro‘s team, the Sea Robbers are reportedly targeting a new number nine in KwaZulu Natal.
Similarly to Thamsanqa Gabuza, Nguse is a physically imposing striker, works harder to hold the ball and is less of a goalscorer with one goal in seven matches this season.
Also from KwaZulu Natal, the 25 year-old Nguse has previously played for Bizana Pondo Chiefs, Baroka FC, TS Sporting, the University of Pretoria and Golden Arrows.
According to the Citizen, Orlando PIrates are one of three big clubs in the race to sign Nguse in January.
“Golden Arrows striker Lungelo Nguse is reportedly being monitored by two of the traditional big three teams in the Betway Premiership,” the outlet said.
“According to a source close to the player, the 25-year-old could secure a big move in the upcoming January transfer window.
“Although the informant didn’t want to divulge the names of the teams vying for Nguse’s signature, Orlando Pirates are believed to be one team that is interested in the menacing attacker to bolster their options upfront.”
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