Orlando Pirates want more from their full-backs and are chasing one of the best exponents in South Africa.
Pirates aim to lure Basadien over from Stellenbosch
According to Soccer Laduma, the Sea Robbers are willing to offer Innocent Maela or Paseka Mako plus cash to sign Stellies’ in-demand left-back Fawaaz Basadien. The 27-year-old has been a mainstay down that flank for the Winelands club, and his form has seen him earn national team recognition. He has two goals and two assists from 10 Betway Prem appearances this term, a stellar output for a full-back.
“With Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns having so far failed to sign Stellenbosch FC and Bafana Bafana left-back Fawaaz Basadien, Orlando Pirates have a plan, and they have joined the scene with the aim of signing him,” the insider said.
“They could offload captain Innocent Maela together with Paseka Mako to get Basadien. They have come up with that strategy as they want to strengthen their left-back position in the quest to conquer both locally and in Africa, and that is why they want to move in for Basadien. So, that’s what is believed to be their plan for now to attract Basadien to Pirates.”
How do Basadien’s historical stats stack up?
Basadien’s 2024-2025 campaign is already his most productive in the final third. He’s matched last season’s tally of assists and already scored one more goal than he did last term. When veterans Innocent Maela and Deon Hotto eventually move on, Basadien is seen as the most natural and viable successor in that role.
Would Basadien be a good addition to the Bucs squad?
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