Orlando Pirates are quietly getting their ducks in a row by putting things in place to sign another defender, with the 2024/2025 Betway Premiership coming to an end.
According to reports, the Bucs are getting closer to signing Baroka FC right back Tshepo Mashiloane. The 23-year-old has been a regular in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, playing in 28 league games and scoring three goals this season.
“Mashiloane is gonna sign a three year contract with Pirates, its almost done,” the source said.
Pirates also tied down Nduli
Orlando Pirates will further try and reinforce their midfield area too. Stellenbosch midfielder Sihle Nduli(29) is all but gone already, as the Bucs wrap up that deal. Masindi Nemtajela(23) of Marumo Gallants is another midfielder that the Bucs signed on a five year contract.
Chippa United’s Sinoxolo Kwayiba(25) is also reportedly joining the Sea Robbers for next season. The winger Kabelo Kgositsile(20) also from Baroka FC is another name set to be on his way to Pirates, with Nkosikhona Ndaba at Richards Bay also captured by Houghton-based side.
Players that might join the Bucs
The other player that is being targeted is Jaedin Rhodes(22) at Cape Town City, as this publication previously reported. As well as Lamontville Golden Arrows midfielder Velemseni Ndwandwe(29).
Yanela Mbuthuma(23) at Richards Bay is a long term target for Pirates but the Natal Rich Boys and the player have agreed to a new five-year contract, according to SABC Sport. Which would keep him at the club for the long-term. This forces potential suitors to pay big money to acquire his services.
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