Orlando Pirates have added a curious name to their growing list of transfer targets in the winter. Is this PSL star the solution?
Pirates zero in on Zindoga
According to Soccer Laduma, Orlando Pirates want to sign 26-year-old Zimbabwean striker Junior Zindoga from Marumo Gallants. The burly forward isn’t the most prolific marksman on the planet, but is admired for his impressive physicality and work ethic.
“The boy has been impressive, and Pirates are one of the clubs monitoring him. His physical presence upfront and his high work rate have made him stand out,” said the source.
Champions League quarters next for Orlando Pirates
Pirates will be quietly confident they can stamp their ticket into the Champions League semi-finals. They face the Algerian side MC Alger over two legs in the quarter-finals. The first leg takes place on Tuesday, 01 April at 21:00 in North Africa. Alger is currently in charge of the Algerian Ligue 1 with a seven-point lead at the summit. That’s after 20 league outings.
Sundowns score big FIFA Club World Cup cash
Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns have landed a huge windfall for qualifying for the group stages of a revamped FIFA Club World Cup. Ulsan, Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense are Sundowns’ three opponents in the Group Stages.
Also, check out a full breakdown of their potential prize money via SABC Sport below:
The governing body, FIFA, has reconsidered its financial rewards structure for the inaugural edition of the new-look 32-team inter-club competition. It was initially said that the participation fee would be $50 million (over R900 million).
Sundowns are one of four African clubs set to participate in the tournament. They earn $9.5 million (R173 million) for qualifying, and stand to pocket more should they win any of their matches in the group stage.
Will Orlando Pirates seal moves for all of their major targets?
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