‘He is a top, top player,’ Gallants head coach Abdelsam Ouaddou told SABC Sport in April.
Orlando Pirates have beaten Kaizer Chiefs to the signing of midfielder Masindi Nemtajela, according to reports.
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This was first reported on social media by Unplayable.
ππ₯πππππ‘πβοΈ#UNPLAYABLE can reveal Marumo Gallants midfielder Masindi Nemtajela (23) is set to join Orlando Pirates on a 5-year deal (4 years + 1 year option).#PSLTransfers pic.twitter.com/E20p1yt5Wn
β #UNPLAYABLE (@UnplayableZA) May 14, 2025
Far Post then also reported on Monday that the Marumo Gallants midfielder had agreed a five-year deal deal with the Buccaneers.
A fast rise for new Pirates man
Nemtajela has been a regular started for Gallants under head coach Abdelsam Ouaddou.
βMasindi is a top player, he was not playing a lot at the beginning, but we have to give confidence to the players, to make them play in the right position, and I can see that heβs improving,β Ouaddou told SABC Sport last month.
βHe still has a lot of time to progress as well because his development is not finished, and to be honest, Iβm very impressed by that player, and I can tell you that, if he continues to work, this guy can easily play in Europe.
βKeep working hardβ
βI was a coach in Europe, and he is a top, top player and he just needs to keep working hard.β
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Nemtajela is said to be seen by Pirates as a replacement for Miguel Timm, who is set to leave at the end of this season.
