Orlando Pirates have reportedly sealed a deal for Marumo Gallants midfielder Masindi Nemtajela. Why is he so coveted?
Nemtajela is the all-rounder Orlando Pirates need
Orlando Pirates have moved quickly to secure a replacement for the departed Miguel Timm. 23-year-old Masindi ‘Confidence’ Nemtajela is the man. The all-action schemer made 17 appearances for Gallants in the league last season, scoring once, supplying two assists and picking up four bookings. With Makhehleni Makhaula having signed a one-year contract extension, a move for Nemtajela is a proactive long-term solution for when Makhaula leaves the club.
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A Buccaneering pre-season tour
Pirates were in Spain for the European summer last year. This time around, they’re reportedly heading to Germany.
“What I know is that the club is believed to be changing their pre-season training camp from Spain to Germany. For now, almost all the logistics for the trip to Germany are as good as done. All the involved parties are believed to have agreed on this pre-season camp in Germany.”
“At that time (of the tour), they are believed to have the new coach in, when they are going to Germany. They want to use that time to build a bond between the new coach, the technical team, and the players to get ready for next season,” a second source told Soccer Laduma.
Is Nemtajela the real deal?
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