Orlando Pirates hint at an eventual successor to Evidence Makgopa
Radioman is in the building.
Orlando Pirates are resigned to eventually losing Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa. Is his successor already at the club though?
Orlando Pirates will sell Evidence Makgopa at the right price
According to SoccerLaduma, The Sea Robbers want a figure of R30 million if/when they eventually sell Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa. The move seems inevitable if he continues to warm the bench for Tshegofatso Mabasa. Outside of 27-year-old Mabasa, however, Pirates are looking even further down the line for a place that could eventually fill Makgopa’s boots. Remember that Makgopa is just 24 so now could be the ideal time to cash in as his value peaks.
“They let other strikers go because of their hopes (to play abroad). With Makgopa, now that interest is growing, they are resigned to losing him (eventually) and working with their remaining strikers including youngster Boitumelo Radiopane,” a second source stated.
Is Radiopane the eventual successor to Makgopa?
21-year-old Boitumelo Radiopane has returned to Pirates after a loan spell with Cape Town Spurs. The striker made nine appearances in the league for the Mother City side last term and one appearance in the Nedbank Cup. The Sebokeng-born forward is highly regarded by the Buccaneers and could feature in cup competitions this term. ‘Radioman’ also spent the 2022-2023 campaign with Spurs after top scoring in the 2021-2022 Diski Challenge with 24 goals. Can he make the step up to the senior side?
Betway Premiership title charges commences in September
Orlando Pirates have become cup specialists under Jose Riveiro but they’re desperate to clinch a first league title since 2012 when they won their second DStv Premiership crown on the bounce.
- Pirates vs Polokwane City, Tuesday, 24 September, Orlando Stadium, 15:00
- Richards Bay vs Pirates, Sunday, 29 September, King Zwelithini Stadium, 15:00
- Pirates vs AmaZulu, Friday, 25 October, Orlando Stadium, 19:30
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Orlando Pirates finished the 2023-2024 DStv Premiership campaign in second place, earning a spot in the 2024-2025 Caf Champions League. Jose Riveiro’s team also won two major honours, beating Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup and MTN8 finals. Riveiro’s mandate will be to dethrone Sundowns and deliver the first top-flight league title for the Buccaneers fans since 2012.