A couple of Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns players will be smiling after reading this article.
GAVIN HUNT NAMES HIS BEST PLAYERS AT MAMELODI SUNDOWNS AND ORLANDO PIRATES
Speaking on SuperSport TV this past weekend, the former SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs coach questioned Lucas Ribeiro as the leading Player of the Season. According to Hunt, the Brazilian would struggle with a smaller team due to his low work ethic.
“Ribeiro scores goals, but if you put him in Magesi, he will struggle. He would need to work harder there,” Hunt said on SuperSport TV.
“Teboho Mokoena is the best player in South Africa.
“At [Orlando] Pirates, the best player is the boy in the middle. I can’t say his name. It starts with an M. Makha… something. [Makhehleni Makhaula]. He is the best at Pirates. He is the glue.”
DO YOU AGREE WITH GAVIN HUNT?
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ORLANDO PIRATES LEGENDS CALL FOR PITSO MOSIMANE
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is leaving Soweto at the end of the season. Who should be his successor?
Two of the club’s former players were recently asked to suggest the right man to replace the outgoing Spaniard. The club’s former star – Albert “Bashin” Mahlangu – told Robert Marawa on 947 that Mosimane is the right man. A few days later, Mpho Makola, also a former Orlando Pirates star, said to FARPost that the former Mamelodi Sundowns, Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly coach has the experience and quality to continue where Riveiro left off.
In the meantime, Mosimane has been home in South Africa as a free agent since leaving Esteghlal FC in December 2024. Mosimane, a former Orlando Pirates player in his active days, is the Premier Soccer League’s greatest-ever coach with a record five league titles. Mosimane is also Africa’s greatest tactician, having a record three CAF Champions League titles.
Another former Orlando Pirates coach, Rulani Mokwena, has been linked with the Sea Robbers. The current Wydad Casablanca coach and his agent recently confirmed that Mokwena will be leaving the Moroccan giants at the end of the season.
WHO SHOULD THE BUCCANEERS APPOINT FOR NEXT SEASON?
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