Orlando Pirates received a mouth-watering R16.7 million for reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.
Following their 2-1 victory over Percy Tau’s former club Al Ahly, the Buccaneers ended the group stages with zero losses, four points clear of the Egyptian giants, who join them in the knockout round.
Along with the boasting rights of an additional (or inaugural) star above one’s crest, Champions League triumph comes with a hefty R74.4 million reward.
That would increase Orlando Pirates’ Champions League earnings to R91.1 million.
Maswanganyi on the move?
“It’s no longer just about an inquiry, it’s about negotiations now,” a Siya source confirmed.
“They really want him back in Portugal. They are looking at the progress he has made and they are happy to bring him back to Portugal. It will all depend on what Pirates are looking at or if UD Oliveirense can afford what Pirates will be asking for Maswanganyi.”
It remains unclear whether the LibaPro side will match Orlando Pirates’ R40 million asking price, which could become pivotal to whether the transfer occurs.
“The only issue that is there now is the R40 million that the club has put on Maswanganyi’s head. You know he is one of the best players now in the country and if the club wants that amount then UD Oliveirense should meet or make it even better than that. But since they are believed to have opened up negotiations then it will all depend on their offer that they table to Pirates.”
Can Orlando Pirates win the Champions League?
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