Today’s Orlando Pirates transfer wrap looks at the latest on Relebohile Mofokeng and the club’s pursuit of Thabang Matuludi.
Pirates close in on Matuludi
According to Soccer-Laduma, Orlando Pirates will soon seal a deal for Polokwane City right-back Thabang Matuludi.
“Yes, it’s believed that Orlando Pirates are close to signing Thabang Matuludi, so the way things are, the two Soweto giants could get a player each from Polokwane City at the start of next season,” said a source to the same publication.
Best Orlando Pirates XI with two huge signings and a big sale
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sesane, Mbokazi, Letlapa; Mbatha, Makhaula; Appollis, Nkota, Mofokeng; Mabasa.
The evergreen 35-year-old Makhehlene Makhaula is certainly still effective and good enough for at least another season at the top level. Pirates might invest in their midfield, but any new arrivals would need to work hard to dislodge the outstanding hard man in the centre of the park. This projected XI also presupposes that Pirates might accept a big-money offer for Patrick Maswanganyi if it arrives. That would see Relebohile Mofokeng more often utilised in the number 10 role. A return to action for the outstanding central defender Thabiso Sesane would also be a massive bonus.
Letlapa headlines a list of names linked with Pirates
Zwane praises Rele Mofokeng
There are many Relebohile Mofokeng admirers in Mzansi. Arthur Zwane is certainly one of them!
Will Pirates strengthen sufficiently to win next season’s title?
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