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Pirates Joined By Rivals In Striker Pursuit

Pirates Joined By Rivals In Striker Pursuit

Muzomuhle Khanyi of Hungry Lions leads the warm up during the 2024 Nedbank Cup match between Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 16 March 2024

Interest is growing in sought-after striker Muzomuhle Khanyi as Orlando Pirates are seemingly joined by other clubs is pursuit of his services.   

As reported by the Siya crew, Khanyi has had the Buccaneers keeping tabs on the forward, having identified him as a possible addition to coach Jose Riveiro's squad.

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While it remains unclear if the Soweto giants will be making a formal offer in January or at the end of the season depending on the 25-year-old's progress, few other clubs are understood to have made enquiries on the player's availability, according to sources.

Sekhukhune United and Richards Bay FC, as well as Baroka FC and Casric Stars from the Motsepe Foundation Championship are some of the clubs said to be keen on the player.

"It is Pirates, Sekhukhune, Baroka and Casric Stars, and they are all interested in the player. They are all vying for his signature," said the source.

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"Some of these teams have already initiated discussions with Khanyi's camp, paving the way for a potential transfer," said the source.  

Meanwhile, following Richards Bay's 1-0 loss to Pirates on Tuesday, the club's head coach Brandon Truter spoke about the need for his side to reinforce upfront, having scored only one goal in seven matches in the league so far this season.       

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