Orlando Pirates are moving quickly in efforts to rebuild their squad ahead of the next season with incomings and outgoings.
Pirates have reportedly already signed at least five players, while the number of exits is also growing ahead of preseason.
In recent weeks Pirates announced the departure of midfielder Miguel Timm. The second exit was the departure of captain Innocent Maela who could take up a different role at the club. Following that, the Buccaneers have announced the shock exit of full back duo Thabiso Monyane and Paseko Mako.
Pirates release Monyane and Mako
Pirates confirmed the exits of Monyane and Mako in a post on their official social media platforms.
“𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔
We bid farewell to Paseka Mako and @ThabisoJames_34.
The Club thanks them for their commitment and contribution to
@OrlandoPirates. Wishing them the very best in their next chapters.
𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞.𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬” Wrote the post.
Surprise news
Both exits come as a shock for different reasons. Monyane is a Pirates academy product and spent his entire full career at the club until date. In previous season he had been touted as a big prospect not only for the Buccaneers but for Bafana Bafana as well. However, he has seen his last two seasons blighted with injuries which. Have derailed his progress. Last season, the club also signed Deano van Rooyen which did not help his cause. Before and after that signing, he had seen his name linked with an exit from the club.
Mako on the other hand was a very useful utility player for Pirates. In the end, he was their first choice left-back and seemed to establish himself as a regular. Therefore his release would’ve caught many off guard,
Right move? big mistake?
Money played 94 times for Pirates, scoring four times with the same amount of assists. Mako played 173 times for the Sea Robbers, scoring twice while making eight assists. How do you feel about these exits Buccaneers? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
