Olisa Ndah: Mamelodi Sundowns Linked With Surprise Move for Former Orlando Pirates Star
- Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly working on signing a former Orlando Pirates defender before the summer transfer window closes
- The Brazilians are hoping to bolster the quality of their squad ahead of the 2026-27 Premier Soccer League season and CAF Champions League
- The former Sea Robbers player's agent has also addressed the reports linking his client with a possible move to Sundowns this summer
It has been confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns are interested in signing a former Orlando Pirates star this summer, before the 2026-27 Premier Soccer League season kicks off.
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The Brazilians finished the 2025-26 season on a good note despite not starting well and losing the Betway Premiership title for the first time after winning it eight consecutive seasons.
Miguel Cardoso and his boys won the 2025-26 CAF Champions League title after beating AS FAR Rabat in the final of the competition and are looking to bolster their squad this summer with the hope of retaining the same trophy and reclaiming the Betway Premiership title from Orlando Pirates next campaign.
Sundowns confirmed to be interested in Ndah
According to a reliable report, former Orlando Pirates star, Olisa Ndah, could be a Mamelodi Sundowns player this summer as the Brazilians are said to be interested in signing the Nigerian international on a free transfer.
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The Super Eagles defender's agent, Mike Makaab, addressed the recent reports linking his client with a possible move to the Pretoria-based club this summer.
Nday spent the second half of last season at Stellenbosch FC after he was being released by Orlando Pirates during the January transfer window. He has also been released by the Stellies this summer, which makes him a free agent presently.
Although the Nigerian centre-back's spell with the Stellies was brief, the 28-year-old remained highly regarded after several impressive years in the Premier Soccer League, winning loads of trophies with the Sea Robbers.
Even before coming to the South African league, the former Pirates defender enjoyed a good spell in the Nigerian league winning the Nigerian Professional Football League with Akwa United in the 2020–21 season.
Mike Makaab addresses Sundowns rumours
After consistently proving himself among Africa's top central defenders, Ndah has now emerged as a reported transfer target for Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Responding to the speculation, his agent Mike Makaab confirmed to FARPost that Sundowns have expressed preliminary interest in the Nigerian international, although discussions have not progressed to a completed deal.
"There’s initial interest from Mamelodi Sundowns in Olisa Ndah, but I can tell you that nothing is finalised," Makaab told FARPost.
If the Betway Premiership champions secure his signature, Ndah would add further competition to Sundowns' defensive ranks alongside Grant Kekana, Keanu Cupido, Mothobi Mvala, Malibongwe Khoza, Kegan Johannes and Khulumani Ndamane.
Bafana Bafana star dumps Kaizer Chiefs
Briefly News also reported that a South African international has decided to leave Kaizer Chiefs for a new club in Europe after a tremendous performance in the just-concluded season.
The Bafana Bafana star is expected to be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season with his new club.
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