Sinoxolo Kwayiba: Bafana Bafana Star Reacts After Leaving Orlando Pirates for PSL Rivals

• Sinoxolo Kwayiba has said his goodbyes to Orlando Pirates after completing his January transfer move to Chippa United
• The South African international joined the Sea Robbers in the summer, but failed to break into Abdeslam Ouaddou's setup
• The Bafana Bafana star's goodbye message drew different opinions from Premier Soccer League followers on social media

Bafana Bafana forward Sinoxolo Kwayiba has shared his excitement about returning to Premier Soccer League side Chippa United after leaving Orlando Pirates and urged the club’s supporters to rally behind the Eastern Cape side.

The 25-year-old attacker made the switch to Orlando Pirates ahead of the 2025/26 season alongside Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis and others, but struggled for playing time, featuring in just four matches under coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, who was also named the Sea Robbers coach in the summer.

During his previous spell at Chippa, Kwayiba netted seven goals in 28 games, and the club will be relying on him to rediscover his scoring form to help them avoid relegation.

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Kwayiba bids farewell to Pirates

With Chippa currently anchored at the bottom of the league table, Kwayiba made a heartfelt appeal to fans in his first comments since leaving Pirates.

“Hello everyone, I’m Sinoxolo Kwayiba. I used to play for Orlando Pirates, but I’m now back at Chippa United, the club I played for previously,” Kwayiba told the club’s media team.

“I’m thrilled to be back home. Let’s stand behind Chippa United and fight together. Personally, I want to work hard to earn my spot in the team so I can contribute on the pitch.

“What I really want to say is, please, support Chippa United. We are determined to fight this season, and that’s the message I wanted to share.

“I’m back at Chippa United, ready to battle in this league. We need your support, so please stand with us. Thank you.”

Fans react to Kwayiba's goodbye message

Kwayiba might be regretting his time at Orlando Pirates was a failure, but that didn't stop him from bidding farewell to the club and also sending a message to his new club's fans.

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Here is what fans are saying about Kwayiba's farewell message to Orlando Pirates supporters, and also clamouring for fans to support Chippa United after returning to the club.

Dear Black Child

"Fighting?, they will fight alright 👍🏻 but can they survive ?, no"

Thabiso Msimango

"Let's hope he will be able to get game time and also revive his career because at some time he was a national team player. Wishing him all the best 🙏 at Chippa United."

MJ @Moalusi

"Kwayiba is lazy, too much on talent rather than hard work. Less talented players are doing better than him because of his laziness."

Bucca_Double Champion

"I'll be happy if he gets game time."

Scelimpilo Cindi

"You are one of the best mfana, put wateva happened behind you, and put ur heads up, Pirates signed u for the reason, and even Ta Hugo was noticing you..enjoy ur football again, my boy 🤌🔥still believe in you saan🤟."

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Sundowns sign Bafana star from Pirates

Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns have signed a Bafana Bafana forward from Orlando Pirates this January.

The Betway Premiership defending champions added more firepower to their attacking line as they hope to challenge the Sea Robbers for the title in the second half of the season.

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Source: Briefly News