Orlando Pirates Eye Key Signings: Who’s on Their Radar?

Orlando Pirates are actively looking to bolster their squad with new signings. Tshepo Mashiloane, a 23-year-old versatile player from Baroka FC, is set to join the team, capable of playing both right-back and central midfield. Additionally, Pirates are nearing an agreement for Baroka’s winger Kabelo Kgositsile.

The club is also considering signing Congolese striker Fiston Mayele. To facilitate this move, they may need to offload players like Evidence Makgopa or Tshegofatso Mabasa to raise the reported R12 million required for Mayele. Mayele has been impressive in the Champions League with eight goals in 11 appearances this season.

In other transfer news, Sekhukhune United’s left-back Vuyo Letlapa is reportedly close to joining Nice in France’s Ligue 1 after making 22 league appearances this season with four assists.

Midfielder Masindi Nemtajela from Marumo Gallants is seen as a potential successor to Makhehlene Makhaula at Orlando Pirates. Meanwhile, Burkinabe striker Djibril Ouattara could be a target for both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates during the upcoming transfer window. Ouattara has scored 12 goals in 10 matches for APR FC in Rwanda this season.

There are also discussions about Benni McCarthy potentially returning to Orlando Pirates as a manager, alongside other notable names like Pitso Mosimane and Rulani Mokwena.