Orlando Pirates are moving quickly to redress the balance in their squad, with several players already confirmed as leaving.
Innocent Maela and Thabiso Monyane have left.
Exciting teenage prospect Neo Rapoo is on the wish list.
Orlando Pirates chase Rapoo
According to reports, Pirates have approached SuperSport United to sign teenager Neo Rapoo. Born in 2005, the Matsatsantsa star can operate in both full-back positions.
“Neo is one of the players that the scouts at Orlando Pirates have identified. The club has already made inquiries about the availability of the player for next season,” an insider told KickOff.
According to FARPost, Paseka Mako has joined Kaizer Chiefs until 2028 after signing a three-year deal. “The diminutive wingback has agreed to a three-year deal with Orlando Pirates, effective July 1.”
Coup for Kaizer Chiefs?
Like a shortfin Mako shark, Paseka is quick, snappy, compact and aggressive. Mako made 26 appearances in the 2024-2025 season. 2020-2021 was arguably his finest campaign, with four assists in 20 league outings. Meanwhile, 34-year-old Deon Hotto faces an uncertain long-term future. Innocent Maela has left the club, so Pirates are looking a little short at left-back.
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