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Pirates Strikers: Contract Extension, Loan Deal & New Signing

Pirates Strikers: Contract Extension, Loan Deal & New Signing

Zakhele Lepasa of Orlando Pirates during DStv Premiership 2023/24 Match between Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium on 06 April 2024

With Pirates understood to be keen to keep Lepasa with a one-year contract extension, together with the possibility of signing a new striker as well, then Radiopane may be the one affected to create room in the squad.

"The player who could be affected by Zakhele (Lepasa) staying at the club is another striker Boitumelo (Radiopane) and the club is looking at loaning him out again. It's tough for Radiopane as he has been given the chance to play and prove himself but it is believed that things haven't worked according to plan as he has struggled to command a regular place compared to the other youngsters like Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota and that's why they would like to either loan him or release him," the insider stated.

A second insider stated how Pirates are eyeing additional striking options and may need to make space by allowing Radiopane to play elsewhere.

READ: Pirates Without Riveiro, What Happened With 4th Official

"Yes, the club is planning on bringing in another striker and they have already identified some strikers including (Yanele) Mbhuthuma from Richards Bay and that's why they want to loan out Radiopane or release him. They want to have strikers who will compete among each other for next season and that's the situation right now," the second source stated. 

The 22-year-old Radiopane was hailed as one of the most promising strikers at Pirates and in the country, known for his performances in the DDC. Over the last two seasons, he was on loan at Cape Town Spurs and then went on to play a few games for Pirates in this campaign.

Soccer Laduma reached out to the player's agent, Mike Makaab and Pirates, but did not receive a response by the time of publication.

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