Defender Riaan Hanamub Could Stay at AmaZulu FC Despite Interest From Orlando Pirates

Defender Riaan Hanamub Could Stay at AmaZulu FC Despite Interest From Orlando Pirates

  • Left-back Riaan Hanamub could snub Orlando Pirates in favour of extending his stay at AmaZulu FC
  • The Namibian international footballer has reportedly been offered a one-year extension at uSuthu
  • Local football fans took to social media to say Hanamub is not good enough to play for the Soweto giants

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AmaZulu FC defender Riaan Hanamub is a target for Orlanod Pirates.
AmaZulu FC defender Riaan Hanamub has to make a decision about his future. Image: hanamub_riaan
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AmaZulu FC defender Riaan Hanamub could extend his stay at the Natal side despite being a target for Orlando Pirates.

The player is keen to stay at uSuthu, who could welcome Kaizer Chiefs defender Njabulo Ngcobo to the club next season.

Riaan Hanamub has an offer to stay at AmaZulu FC

Hanamub has options on the table, according to the tweet below:

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Speaking to FARPost, Hanumub's agent, Charles Domingos, said the club is looking to keep the player, while he admitted interest from the Pirates.

Domingos said:

"We spoke to them [AmaZulu] a month ago, and they indicated they want to exercise the one-year option. Pirates wanted Riaan a long time ago, and now there's nothing [from them]."

Bucs fans do not want Hanamub

Pirates supporters took to social media to say Pirates should stay away from Hanamub while the Soweto club are poised to sign SuperSport United defender Kegan Johannes.

Prwettieyy Bouyy Sakiller says Hanmub is not needed:

"We have enough defenders now."

Luyanda gave another option:

“Matuludi from Polokwane City.”

Andile K. Mthembu II is against the move:

"Hanamub is not Pirates material, he's not flexible."

Místêrö Mìsêríå is not a fan:

"Useless player!"

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Zamo Lindokuhle Mkhize says Pirates must not pursue the deal:

"No offer."

Fans criticise AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin

As Briefly News reported, local football lovers criticised AmaZulu FC coach Pablo Franco Martin for his constant complaints about referees.

The Spanish coach has been vocal this season about issues with referees, and local fans have had enough of the complaints.

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Junior Bester (Editor) Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za