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.
ABDOULAYE MARIKO SPOTTED IN MZANSI
ORLANDO PIRATES STAR SIPHO MBULE GIVEN SPIRITUAL ADVICE
Orlando Pirates legend’s words to Sipho Mbule
Betway Premiership big guns Orlando Pirates signed Sipho Mbule rather unexpectedly. Junior Khanye has responded with an ernest message.
Khanye: Kaizer Chiefs signed the wrong player
According to reports, Mbule lost his place at Mamelodi Sundowns after he had reported for training under the influence of alcohol.
His agent, Mike Makaab, soon offered Mbule to Kaizer Chiefs, but Amakhosi seemingly took too long to make a decision.
“Let me be honest, I’m surprised, and he is very lucky,” said Khanye on iDiski TV. “But he must know one thing, this is a last chance he has now because we have seen players previously at the club who have had the same problems, and they got rid of them…. Full story here.
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