Orlando Pirates have decided to release Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane after several years of service.
The former has, according to SABC Sport, entered the final stages with Kaizer Chiefs, while Monyane is another player said to have been offered to Nasreddine Nabi.
Who’s going to be the new boss?
Jose Riverio’s departure has yet to be resolved as Orlando Pirates continue to vet candidates, including former Mamelodi Sundowns managers Pisto Mosimane and Rulani Mokwena, who are both being simultaneously monitored by Egyptian giants Zamalek FC.
Mokwena wants to stay clear of competing against his former mentor for a job, suggesting he be reluctant on the Buccaneers posting as well.
“I didn’t hear from them (Zamalek) after I had said I heard that coach Pitso was also in the running for this position,” Mokwena told SuperSport’s Africa Soccer show.
“My relationship and my respect for him would not allow me to compete for the same coaching job with coach Pitso.”
“It just wouldn’t sit well with me, so I pulled out. I said I would rather they give it to Pitso.”
“Exactly what you are saying, my agent said, ‘But this is a big club’, and I said my respect for Pitso and what he has done for my career wouldn’t allow me to do that.”
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates’ chances of signing Fiston Mayele just got harder; the Congolese international is attracting lucrative bids.
“Mayele has received incredible offers, offers exceeding $3 million (R55 million) and reaching $4 million (R74 million) per season. The player is receiving $1 million per season from Pyramids, but he completely refuses to continue,” a source revealed.
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