Orlando Pirates are not yet finished with player announcements. So far, the club has confirmed Sipho Mbule, Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane and Sihle Nduli.
Coming up next is the 23-year-old Mali international central midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko from Djoliba AC, who has signed a two-year deal.
Mariko, who is described as a workhorse in central midfield, was spotted doing his fitness and medical test at Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
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ORLANDO PIRATES OPTIONS IN CENTRAL MIDFIELD
- Makhehleni Makhaula
- Thalente Mbatha
- Simphiwe Selepe
- Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
- Goodman Mosele
- Selaelo Rasebotja
- Sipho Mbule
- Sihle Nduli
- Masindi Nemtajela
- Abdoulaye Mariko
*Kabelo Dlamini plays most games as a 10.
In the meantime, Ndlondlo is poised to join Chippa United before the new Betway Premiership season starts.
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