Orlando Pirates hit their first hurdle of the Betway Premiership season against Stellies. What’s next for the Sea Robbers?
Pirates fixtures on the horizon
After their first Betway Premiership defeat of the season, Pirates shift their attention to Caf Champions League action as their next league outing is postponed. Here are the details:
- Bucs vs Al Ahly: Sat, 07 December, 15:00
- Bucs vs Golden Arrows: Tue, 10 December, 19:30
- Stade d’Abidjan vs Bucs: Sat, 14 December, 18:00
- Bucs vs Sekhukhune: Tue, 17 December, 19:30
- Magesi vs Bucs: Sun, 29 December, 15:30
Is Velebayi a target for Orlando Pirates?
SoccerLadumahas revealed why Pirates are determined to sign Asanele Velebayi ahead of their arch-rivals Chiefs.
“They (Pirates) want to build a very strong squad with at least two or three players in each position so that the competition is high and that helps the team’s performance as well. They have identified a few players and their new analyst has identified Asanele (Velebayi) as one of them. So they may be willing to sacrifice some of their fringe players in exchange for Velebayi,” said the source.
Pirates chase Hungry Lions marksman
Muzomuhle Khanyi has scored 11 goals in 12 league games this term, including a recent hat-trick against Leruma United in a Motsepe Foundation Championship clash. Orlando Pirates have taken notice:
“Interest is growing for Muzomuhle Khanyi’s services, and an offer could made for him in January,” a source told Soccer Laduma.
“The player’s impressive performances and work rate have caught the attention of a number of clubs, and I can confirm that Pirates are leading the race for his services.
“Sekhukhune United are still also interested in the player, as well as several other clubs. He is the top goalscorer in the Motsepe Foundation Championship League with 11 goals in the 2024/25 season.
Will Pirates get back to winning ways against Al Ahly after the defeat to Stellenbosch in the league?
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