Pirates Legend Endorses Sipho Mbule's Move Amid Serious Links With Kaizer Chiefs

• Orlando Pirates legend Teboho Moloi backs Sipho Mbule's move to the Buccaneers this summer, with the South African international initially linked with Kaizer Chiefs
• The South African tactician believes the former Mamelodi Sundowns star will prove himself at Mayfair, despite concerns over his off-field disciplinary issues
• Moloi’s endorsement adds confidence to Mbule’s potential impact at the Buccaneers in the upcoming season

Orlando Pirates legend Teboho Moloi has endorsed Sipho Mbule's move to Buccaneers this summer with the South African international being previously linked with a move Kaizer Chiefs.

The Bafana Bafana star joined the Sea Robbers on a free transfer after his contract ended with Mamelodi Sundowns this summer.

The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Sekhukhune United and was linked with different Premier Soccer League sides after his loan deal ended.

Club legend endorses Mbule's move to Pirates

Moloi in an interview with iDiskiTimes believes Mbule would come good for Orlando Pirates despite reports about his off-field disciplinary issues.

"Look at Jabu, he joined Pirates when no one else wanted to touch him," Moloi told iDiski Times.

"And what happened? The chairman helped him find himself, even reconnecting with his Mahlangu roots. Sipho is in good hands. Pirates have a history of signing players others label as 'trouble.' We were seen in the same way. But the chairman has always been a father figure before being just a chairman.

"From players like myself, to Jabu Pule, Cheese Mokoena, and Gift Leremi—the chairman managed us all with care, and we produced our best under him. I’m not worried at all about the things said about Mbule off the field.

"He's joined a club that knows how to guide players, and I’m genuinely excited that he’s found a place where he truly belongs."

Fans are optimistic to see the best of Mbule at Pirates, while some think his attitude might not change at the club.

Reactions as Moloi compares Mbule to Jabu

Andani_Nema said:

"Jabu is not Mbule...so it's up to him at the end...if he wanna change or not."

Tikialq Natliehd wrote:

"Love this take, Pirates really do have a way of reviving careers and connecting players to their roots. If Mbule thrives there, it’s another win for the club’s culture."

OarabileRibs joked:

"😅😅😅😅once a drunken Master always a drunken Master once and always 😅😅."

King_Dakana commented:

Sipho Mbule is just like the prodigal son in the bible that got a second chance from his father. I hope he has learned his lesson and will focus on football at Orlando Pirates because we all know he is good player."

Uncle-Al reacted:

"I don't know why talented players get to have this kind of attitude... we hope he would be at his best at Pirates next season or they will send him to Kaizer Chiefs lol."

Ex-Chiefs star slams Amakhosi for missing out on Mbule

Briefly News also reported that a former Kaizer Chiefs star has hit out at the Glamour Boys for missing out on the signing of Mbule.

He criticised his former club for signing European-based midfielder Ethan Chislett instead.

Source: Briefly News