SuperSport United Shows an Interest in Former Orlando Pirates Midfielder Thabang Monare

SuperSport United Shows an Interest in Former Orlando Pirates Midfielder Thabang Monare

  • Thabang Monare could be heading to SuperSport United after the 34-year-old left PSL rivals Orlando Pirates
  • A Briefly News source said Gavin Hunt's side is looking for experience to help guide the emerging talent in the squad
  • Local football fans took to social media to wish Monare luck, while Pirates supporters feel the Bucs made a mistake in offloading the midfielder

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Thabang Monare is a target for SuperSport United
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare could join SuperSport United. Image: tmonare4
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Veteran midfielder Thabang Monare has emerged as a target for SuperSport United following his release from Orlando Pirates

The 34-year-old star could join SuperSport, who faces losing coach Gavin Hunt to PSL rivals Sekhukhune United.

Thabang Monare is a target for SuperSport United

SuperSport wants Monare, according to the tweet below:

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A Briefly News source said Monare is seen as the type of player who can help develop young stars such as defender Bilal Baloyi.

The source said:

"The club will be looking for new talent in the market, but only if it fits their requirements. SuperSport has a talented squad, and there are a lot of young, talented players that can be used, so it is important to bring in guys that will not upset the balance too much."

Fans praise Monare

Orlando Pirates supporters took to social media to praise Monare as they feel the Soweto club should have kept the veteran star.

Nkokhelo Nkosi admires Monare:

"What a player."

Magovu Magovu thanked Monare:

"Good luck. You made us Orlando Pirates supporters proud over the seasons you played for our club."

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Siyabonga Gamane wanted Monare to stay:

"I'm not happy with this decision. I think we still need Monare."

Msa Mkhize says Chiefs must make an offer:

"Chiefs must take him."

Yonela Nkewana questioned Pirates:

"I'm still confused why Pirates' management don't want Monare."

SuperSport United face losing star defender

As Briefly News reported, SuperSport United defender Kegan Johannes has agreed to join PSL rivals Orlando Pirates next season.

The 23-year-old defender is a top target for the Soweto side, who finished second in the PSL log last season.

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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