Orlando Pirates are leaving no stone unturned in their attempts to build a deep squad to dominate South African football.
Pirates revive interest in Hungey Lions star Khanyi
Musomuhle Khanyi has been causing a stir in the NFD, scoring goals for fun. He recently bagged a treble to further enhance his reputation as one of the best potential bargain deals available on the market. Although Pirates are stocked in this portion of the pitch with the prolific Tshegofatso Mabasa and relentless running power of Evidence Makgopa, there’s no such thing as too many good strikers.
Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates could be pivotal in the title race
Orlando Pirates face the biggest test of their season in the league when they face champions Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers beat Sekhukhune 2-1 on Wednesday with goals from Deon Hotto and Makhehlene Makhaula, assisted by Hotto. Former Sea Robber Linda Mntambo scored the consolation for the hosts. Sundowns claimed a routine 3-0 win away to SuperSport with goals from Jayden Adams and a Tashreeq Matthews brace. Pirates are in great form having beaten Kaizer Chiefs and Babina Noko within three days.
Sundowns host Pirates on Saturday, 08 February with kickoff at 15:30.ÂIt’s undoubtedly the biggest game of the season so far. Pirates trail the champions by six points but have a game in hand.
Munetsi shows Pirates what might have been
28-year-old Zimbabwean midfield maestro Marshall Munetsi has completed a deadline-day €18 million (R349 million) switch to English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers from Reims in France’s Ligue 1. It’s been a sharp rise for a player who Pirates rejected only six years ago. Munetsi will earn a reported €51k (R1 million) per week with Wolves. According to KickOff, he was earning as little as R5k a month at one point in South Africa. We could see him debut for the club as soon as Sunday 09 February when Wolves travel to Blackburn in the FA Cup. If not, his bow could come at Anfield against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday 16 Feb.
Will Pirates finally end their league title drought in 2025?
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