Peter Shalulile: Why Orlando Pirates Don’t Need to Sign Former Mamelodi Sundowns Star Amid Links
- Orlando Pirates have been urged not to consider signing Peter Shalulile this summer after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns
- The Namibian international is now a free agent and could join any club, including Premier Soccer League sides, for free
- A football analyst during an exclusive interview with Briefly News outlines reasons why the Bucs shouldn't sign Shalulile
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Orlando Pirates are reportedly being linked with the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile on a free transfer this summer.
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The Namibian international decided to part ways with the Brazilians this summer after the club refused to extend his contract.
He has since been offered to different clubs in the Premier Soccer League, while also clubs outside South Africa are showing interest in the top striker.
Why Pirates don’t need to sign Shalulile
Football analyst Uche Anuma in an exclusive chat with Briefly News aired his opinion on Pirates being linked with the possibility of signing Shalulile this summer on a free transfer.
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“Shalulile is a good striker, a great one at that, looking at what he has achieved since coming to the PSL, but I don’t think Pirates need to sign him,” he said.
“If Pirates need a striker like Shalulile, then they would have offered Tshegofatso Mabasa a new contract rather than opting to go for another veteran striker.
“Abdeslam Ouaddou still has the headache of who to start between Evidence Makgopa and Mbuthuma, with Radiopane also still in the squad. I don’t think it makes sense to add another striker to the mix.”
The former Mamelodi Sundowns striker has also been linked with a possible move to Pirates rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, this summer, and the football analyst shares his thoughts on that.
"Yes, Kaizer Chiefs can consider signing him as they need a better quality option in that position now that they've released Tashreeq Morris," he continued.
"They struggled for goals last season, and adding a player like Shalulile to their team would help them in that aspect."
Who should Orlando Pirates sign this summer?
Anuma went on to share the player Orlando Pirates can consider signing this summer, while dumping their ambition of signing Shalulile for free.
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"What Orlando Pirates should be looking at his finiding replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng after losing the Bafana Bafana star this summer," he added.
"I suggested Mfundo Vilakazi as his replacement, even though many might not agree with me, and Kaizer Chiefs might not consider selling the youngster, too, but I think he can deliver at Pirates.
"They also lost the battle to sign Siyanda Ndlovu, which means they need to find another winger/attacking midfielder who can bolster their options in that area before the summer transfer window closes.
"With the players at Abdeslam Ouaddou's disposal, I think they are capable of retaining the Betway Premiership, and also doing well at the CAF Champions League this forthcoming season."
Ex-Orlando Pirates star ranked among the best
Briefly News earlier reported that a former Orlando Pirates player and Bafana Bafana star was ranked among the best performers at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup despite South Africa's poor performance.
The South African international has showcased his football talent on the global stage, even as the team struggled in the group stage.
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