Orlando Pirates are set to beat Kaizer Chiefs to the signing of a top talent according to the latest transfer news.
Pirates and Chiefs are set to battle for the same players as is often the case in every transfer window.
Chiefs and Pirates competing in the same market
In the previous two window, Piratesand Chiefs were believed to be chasing the likes of Oswin Appollis. Furthermore, his Polokwane City teammate Thabang Matuludi, Chippa United star Sinoxolo Kwayiba too. The two clubs are also reported to be interested in Fawaaz Basadien, who Mamelodi Sundowns are eyeing too. The next player that the two clubs were thought to be battling for is Masindi Nemtajela of Marumo Gallants.
It was recently reported that Chiefs were looking to pull off all the stops in order to sign Nemtajela ahead of Pirates. But in the end, it was the Buccaneers that emerged victorious in that pursuit. Now according to Soccer-Laduma, the signing is as good as done and he has signed a long-term deal.
Nemtajela chooses Buccaneers on a three-year deal
“The deal for Masindi Nemtajela is as good as done. It’s actually believed to be a three-year deal. Almost everything is finalised and he is expected to join the team (Pirates) in the pre-season camp. It’s actually the scouts and recruiters who recommended him to the team so it’s not really about who the coach will be. They looked at what he brings to the team which apparently is different from most of the midfielders the club has at the moment. So it’s a three-year deal from July 2025 to June 2028,”
Did he make the right move?
This comes as Pirates are in the process of revamping their midfield. Kwayiba has also been signed while Miguel Timm has been released. Buccaneers, are you happy with beating Chiefs to Nemtajela? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
