Two more Orlando Pirates first team NEW recruits revealed

Orlando Pirates are challenging on three fronts in the second half of the season.

Having already lifted the MTN8 title, an incredible quadruple remains a possibility for Jose Riveiro’s side.

The Buccaneers are pushing hard to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

Furthermore, Jose Riveiro’s side are still competing in the Nedbank Cup and CAF Champions League.

Two more promotions loading at Orlando Pirates

According to the latest transfer gossip, two more Diski Challenge players are set to be promoted to the Orlando Pirates first team.

Jose Riveiro needs as much depth as possible with a full schedule looming, and two reserve team talents are set to be gradually introduced to his squad.

According to local publication Soccer Laduma, Neo Mokoena (winger) and Mbekezeli Mbokazi (defender) have both been earmarked for first team roles in Mayfair.

The duo are already in first team training and have reportedly impressed Jose Riveiro.

In other news, Orlando Pirates were strongly linked with a Polokwane City star for much of the transfer window.

And now, more details have surfaced regarding why the defender didn’t join the Buccaneers.

Jose Riveiro’s side are expected to challenge for the Betway Premiership, Nedbank Cup and CAF Champions League over the next three months.

Orlando Pirates surprisingly didn’t sign any new players in the January transfer window. And now, an explanation has since been revealed why Thabang Matuludi didn’t join the club.

Why Matuludi didn’t join Pirates

Polokwane City full-back Thabang Matuludi was closely linked with a move to Mayfair.

The talented defender however suffered a serious knee injury in January, forcing Orlando Pirates to abandon signing him!

“Football is like that, and injuries are part of the game. Unfortunately for him, he got injured at the wrong time, so that’s also why nothing happened.” an insider told Citizen.

“He’s a talented player, and I’m sure the Soweto teams will come back again for him ahead of next season. What’s important is for him to recover after surgery and get back on the pitch as soon as possible.”

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