Rivals set to REJECT Orlando Pirates’ interest for their top striker!
Orlando Pirates are believed to be extremely interested in signing a striker from a PSL rival this window, but will be met with rejection!
Orlando Pirates are looking to strengthen their attack in the current window with a few names mentioned.
Pirates will be looking to bolster their frontline as they tackle three tournaments at the start of 2025.
It’s no secret Pirates are looking to add a striker, this was the case in the previous window too. After being linked with a whole host of strikers. These being the likes of Ashley Cupido, Lungelo Nguse, Tremaine Eastmond, Andy Boyeli, Sabelo Ndizinisa and Freddy Kouablan. In the end, none of these number nines joined the Buccaneers.
Pirates striker options at the moment
Pirates would then go in to the season with last season’s top goal scorer Tshegofatso Mbasa and Evidence Makgopa. Supporting the duo was expected to be another Bafana Bafana international in Zakhele Lepasa as well as former youth International Boitumelo Radiopane. But with the injury to Lepasa and Radiopane still being raw, it has largely been Mabasa and Makgopa holding forte.
During the current window, Pirates have been linked with Oswin Appollis, who is more of a wide player. As they resume their chase for a natural number nine, this publication reported they are interested in Yanela Mbuthuma from Richards Bay FC. But now according to Soccer-Laduma, they’re set to be met with rejection by the the KZN side.
Targeting Mbuthuma from Richards Bay
“Pirates are very interested in Yanela Mbuthuma of Richards Bay as he has continued to impress with his high work-rate. He is a player that Pirates would like to add to their squad that is already doing well for the team to continue achieving. But it will be difficult to get the player now in January as Richards Bay are having plans of their own about him. He is in the plans for the club in the fight against relegation. The club is unlikely to entertain any offers for the boy at this stage,” said the source to the same publication.
Pirates fans do you think your club needs Mbuthuma now? Or can you wait until the end of the season for a better chance to sign him? Feel free to leave your thoughts and feelings in the comments below.