‘The club agreed to let him go to Pirates as they believe the move will benefit him financially,’ a source close to both clubs told Phakaaathi.
Orlando Pirates have signed Sinoxolo Kwayiba from Chippa United to further strengthen their squad ahead of next season.
According to information at our disposal, the midfielder has penned a long-term deal with the Buccaneers after both clubs agreed on his transfer.
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The 25-year-old has scored six league goals in 23 appearances for the Chilli Boys this season.. He was reportedly on the radar of a number of clubs after breaking into the Bafana Bafana set-up.
Although both clubs have yet to officially announce the deal, the Motherwell-born player will don the famous black and white jersey of Pirates in the new season.
“The club agreed to let him go to Pirates as they believe the move will benefit him financially,” a source close to both clubs told Phakaaathi.
“His football can only grow from here. I expect him to be a regular player for Bafana if he does well at Pirates next year, and I’m confident he will do well there.”
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Kwayiba was part of South Africa’s COSAFA Cup squad in Gqeberha last year, where he played two matches. He also replaced Teboho Mokoena in Bafana’s 5-0 win over Congo-Brazzaville in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
