The Orlando Pirates board must stand on business in the winter window to make the Sea Robbers next season’s title favourites.
Best 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
Kekana hails Orlando Pirates hard man Makhaula
Hlompho Kekana is a huge fan of Makhehlene Makhaula’s industry in midfield for the Sea Robbers.
“This is my Player for the Season [Makhehleni Makhaula],” said Kekana on SABC Sport’s Soccer Zone.
Will Oswin Appollis choose The Sea Robbers?
Polokwane and Bafana winger Oswin Appollis is reportedly leaving Rise and Shine at the end of the season. The 23-year-old is much coveted by Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Who would you add to this current Pirates roster to take them to the next level?
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