Orlando Pirates eye prolific striker for next season. Pirates, despite opting not to sign any players during the January transfer window, appear to be closing in on a major attacking reinforcement. The club has been closely monitoring the red-hot form of Muzomuhle Khanyi, a striker who has been tearing up the Motsepe Foundation Championship with his goal-scoring exploits.
Khanyi, 25, has been a dominant force in South Africa’s second-tier league, netting an impressive 15 goals in 17 games this season. Over the past weekend, he further solidified his status as a lethal striker by bagging a hat-trick in Hungry Lions FC’s 3-1 victory over Highbury FC. His scoring spree also includes multiple braces against University of Pretoria, Casric Stars, and Milford FC.
Pirates prepare to make a move
Sources close to the situation suggest that the Buccaneers are seriously considering Khanyi as a key addition for the upcoming season. The Soweto giants are planning squad enhancements ahead of their domestic and CAF Champions League campaigns.
“Khanyi is playing the best football of his career and he has been scoring goals in the Motsepe Foundation Championship,” a source revealed. “Even before his latest hat-trick, several top-flight clubs were showing interest in him. It’s going to be difficult for Hungry Lions to hold onto him beyond this season.”
The source added, “Pirates have had their eyes on him since the start of the season, and they now look poised to make a formal approach. Don’t be surprised if he makes a big move next season.”
Competition for Khanyi’s signature heats up
While Orlando Pirates seem to be leading the race, they face stiff competition from Stellenbosch FC, SuperSport United, Sekhukhune United, Richards Bay FC, and Magesi FC. These clubs are also keen on acquiring Khanyi’s services, making his future one of the most talked-about transfer stories ahead of the 2024/2025 season.
With his consistent goal-scoring ability and work rate, Khanyi could be the perfect addition to bolster the Buccaneers’ attacking options. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on whether Pirates can secure the signature of one of the country’s most in-form forwards.
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