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Uncertainty In Pirates’ Keeper Department?

Uncertainty In Pirates’ Keeper Department?

Siyabonga Mpontshane of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 30 December 2022

There is likely to be uncertainty in Orlando Pirates' goalkeeping department after the latest signing by the club.

As reported in the latest edition of Soccer Laduma, issue 1323, Pirates are believed to be closing in on TS Galaxy and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi with a view to add him to the squad for next season.

Read: Interest Grows In Pirates Chiefs Target? 

The Soweto giants are understood to have agreed in principle on a three-year deal for the shot-stopper who has been on form for Galaxy despite the team's inconsistent season with the results.

As previously reported by the Siya crew, Bucs have two of their experienced keepers in Siyabonga Mpontshane and Richard Ofori facing uncertain future as both will be seeing their contracts finish at the end of June.

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An official word from the club has been that all the players whose deals are nearing an end will hear from the management when the season has officially ended.

Already, both Mpontshane and Ofori have lost the number one jersey in coach Jose Riveiro's line-ups to Sipho Chaine, who has done well since being given a chance to play at the beginning of the year.

Read: Pirates Man Attending Coaching Course In Zambia 

With Buthelezi on his way to the club, the team is likely to also keep Kopano Thuntsane as a backup keeper, while a big decision will be expected on Mpontshane and Ofori.

The Nedbank Cup finalists are said to be considering keeping either one or both keepers, although a final decision is expected to be made in the coming weeks.   

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