Bucs Conclude Manqana & Matlaba Deals
16 January 2012
Orlando Pirates have secured the services of two of their targets, in Njabulo Manqana and Thabo Matlaba.
The club announced on their official website that they have concluded deals with the two players which will see them turn out in the black and white of the Sea Robbers come the start of the second round of the 2011/12 season.
Thabo Matlaba has been signed from Free State Stars and is expected to be used as cover in the left-back position, although can play in the midfield too. The 24-year-old utility player was voted by his teammates as the club’s Players’ Player of the Season last campaign.
25-year-old Manqana joins the Julio Leal-coached outfit from Golden Arrows after having been linked with a move to Soweto since the start of the January transfer window. The AmaZulu juniors product has established himself as one of the most consistent performers in the PSL and will undoubtedly add value to the Bucs squad.
It was revealed earlier today on the Soccer-Laduma web and mobi-site that Pirates midfielder Clifford Ngobeni would be undergoing a medical examination with Golden Arrows tomorrow morning (Tuesday).
The club has now confirmed that the 24-year-old has been cleared to enter into talks with the Durban-based club, and with Manqana having penned a deal with Pirates, it seems the writing is on the wall and Ngobeni will in all likeliness join the Muhsin Ertugral-coached side.
Manqana and Matlaba are expected to join their new teammates tomorrow morning where they will be put through their paces.
comments
I think this will be good signings for bucs because no one realy knows thses boys so ja a change of plan...
Submitted by: Bizzukz
Date: 19 January 2012, Time: 12:59:35
I dnt bliv in avarage players 2 play 4 bucz bt i hope they wil prove me wrong
Submitted by: Mollo
Date: 18 January 2012, Time: 22:06:10
I dnt like them both,bt i challenge them 2 prove me wrong.....
Submitted by: Betros
Date: 17 January 2012, Time: 18:49:51
Manqana wil undoubtedly add value 2 d Bucs squad.UP THE BUCS
Submitted by: 0714374149
Date: 17 January 2012, Time: 14:13:08
Mugabi chairmain of Zim FC and a pakistan player agent meeting with BobSteak and Kaiser Motaung I code " We want an attacking middle fielder how much" Pakistan player agent whispers with Chairman Mugabi and turn back and say I code" My dear friendo last year we give u special of U buy one U get one free, so ehhhhh this year my chairman He is saying y u just buy the whole Zimbabwe National Team will give u a Coach for Free"
Submitted by: johannp01prt
Date: 17 January 2012, Time: 14:01:46
1.Wil okpara,5.Mark Fish,2.Papi Khomane,4.Sam Pam/Mgababa,11.Helmen Mkhalele,10.Steve Lekoelea,6.John Moeti,8.Dumisa Ngobe/Thabo Mngomeni,7.Joseph Ngake,9.Skhosana,Super-sub Andries Sebola.I 4got our #3 b4 Thwala.
Submitted by: 0714374149
Date: 17 January 2012, Time: 13:36:55
Makhanya 4 leremi. Just rememberd he ws left footed.
Submitted by: CptBlackpearl
Date: 17 January 2012, Time: 12:08:29
My best bucs 11: 1.wilyokpara 2.Jele 3.Thwala 4.Mgababa 5.Fish 6.Okwonko 7. Leremi 8. Tso 9. Legs of thunder, 10. Manyathela, 11. Mkhalele. I watchd pirates 1st in 94 and i ws 9 yrs. Whats yours bucaneers? I need to be correctd and insight on bucs gr8est!
Submitted by: CptBlackpearl
Date: 17 January 2012, Time: 12:06:05
I believe in lucas thwala, ngobeni & doutie. These guys are good but i dnt knw why they dnt play. Thwala haunts nani & ronaldo to this day. Doutie is in africa's best u23 eleven. Ngobeni's passing, intelligence and awareness is 2nd to none here in mzansi. He reminds me of obi mikel. He knws hw to slow a game's tempo. Its sad times 4 my favorites.
Submitted by: CptBlackpearl
Date: 17 January 2012, Time: 11:56:28
Both players are good acquisitions for bucs as they can even compete for the same position as matlaba is a utility player,i say sail on the ship its destined for the 3 remaining habours,to you coach plz dont fail us Dr Khoza,window after window his making your job to be the simlpest...BUCS MY SOUL PROVIDER,MY SOURCE OF HAPPINESS!!
Submitted by: iminathi
Date: 17 January 2012, Time: 11:38:21