A PSL Rival Has Identified an Orlando Pirates Star To Bolster Their Squad
- PSL side Polokwane City has shown an interest in Orlando Pirates player Lesedi Kapinga ahead of the 2024/2025 season
- The 29-year-old has struggled for game time at the Soweto club since his 2023 move from Mamelodi Sundowns, which has cost him a place in the Bafana Bafana squad
- Local football fans backed the move on social media as they believed the player should be given the chance to prove himself
Orlando Pirates could lose a midfielder to a PSL rival after Polokwane City registered an interest in Lesedi Kapinga.
The 29-year-old midfielder has struggled to get game time at Pirates after his 2023 move from Mamelodi Sundowns, and he could be open to moving back to his home province, Limpopo.
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PSL clubs still have till Friday, 20 September 2024, to register new players, while English club Cardiff City has shown an interest in Thalente Mbatha, although their window has closed.
Lesedi Kapinga is a target for Polokwane City
Kapinga could leave Orlando Pirates according to the tweet below:
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According to a Soccer Laduma source, Kapinga could leave Pirates after falling behind the likes of Patrick Maswanganyi, who will wear an iconic jersey for the CAF Champions League.
The source said:
“You know he is originally from Limpopo in Musina and would love to go back home. But the move is all subject to negotiations between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates. That’s why they have inquired about him.”
Fans back Kapinga
Local football fans backed Kapinga’s move on social media, believing the player deserves a chance to play.
Nicholas Veejay Sibiya backs Kapinga:
“His time will come; he must work hard.”
Khaya Klaas says Kapinga must get a chance:
“Lesedi Kapinga just needs game time; this boy is too good.”
Philani Caras Magubane feels for Kapinga:
“I feel like this guy should have been loaned out because there is a lot of competition for him at Pirates.”
Glen Mabilu admires Kapinga:
“Truly speaking, he deserves a chance.”
Mncedisi Sibongokuhle Nkambule is not a fan:
“Lazy, overrated player.”
Orlando Pirates backs a young striker
As Briefly News reported, Orlando Pirates youngster Boitumelo Radiopane has been backed to be a star this season.
The 21-year-old has spent the last two seasons on loan at Cape Town Spurs and will now get the chance to prove his worth at the Soweto giants.
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