Sifiso Luthuli: Orlando Pirates Striker Set to Leave Soweto Giants for PSL Side

• Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to lose one of their academy graduates to another Premier Soccer League side this January
• The Buccaneers are yet to confirm the reports about the player's move, but they are expected to let him go, for him to get first-team experience
• The Sea Robbers supporters also aired their different views concerning the possibility of letting the South African striker leave on loan

Orlando Pirates are set to lose one of their attackers, as a Premier Soccer League side is interested in taking the player on loan until the rest of the 2025-26 season.

The Soweto giants invested a lot in new players in the summer, which hindered some of the youngsters in the academy from getting enough playing time in the first team.

The investment in the summer has yielded positive results so far, as the Bucs have won the MTN8 title and the Carling Knockout Cup this season.

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Magesi set to sign Luthuli from Pirates

Magesi FC are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Orlando Pirates forward Sifiso Luthuli on a temporary deal that would run until the conclusion of the current campaign.

According to information gathered by a media outlet, negotiations are progressing positively, with Magesi closing in on securing the 24-year-old on a short-term loan.

Luthuli made his senior debut for Pirates in December during their Carling Cup encounter against All Stars. He opened the scoring in the fixture with the Sea Robbers going on to win the tie 2-0 as they lifted their third title under Abdeslam Ouaddou this season.

When Luthuli was first discovered

The striker first caught the eye while featuring for the Buccaneers’ reserve side, where he emerged as one of the most impressive performers in the 2019/20 DStv Diski Challenge season.

His career path has included a stint with Pele Pele in the ABC Motsepe League, followed by a loan spell at Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Pretoria Callies.

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Magesi will be hoping Luthuli can add much-needed firepower to their attack, as they look to steer clear of relegation, having managed just 10 goals in the league so far this season.

The reports about Luthuli's possible loan move to Magesi FC gathered different opinions from Orlando Pirates fans on social media.

Simphiwe David Khulusejr said:

"If Mabasa does go, and with Kwayiba already out, this young man needs to be given a chance. I love his work ethic, having him, Makgopa and Mbuthuma as number 9's will help."

Nghunghunyani Lifey Rikhotso shared:

"Why? I thought the coach said he was happy with him."

Sifiso Fistos Sithole wrote:

"What a time to be a Pirates fan, every club wants something from the Mighty bucs, everyone's club survival depends on the Mighty Buccaneers."

"John Tsoari implied:

Well, if the current management doesn't have plans for him. He should go and get some minutes under his belt 💪."

Unarine Hamia suggested:

"Don't send him on loan; he has so much potential. He is tall, and he can run. He just needs some guidance, and he can be the best thing to ever happen to pirates."

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Mokgele Anfield Sebotsa added:

"Why not loan out the skinny guy from Richard's Bay instead?"

Riveiro named European side's new manager

Briefly News earlier reported that former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has been named the manager of a European club, months after being sacked by Al Ahly.

The Spanish tactician spent two and a half seasons with the Premier Soccer League giants, winning multiple titles before deciding to join the Egyptian giants at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Source: Briefly News