Orlando Pirates announce another significant departure
The squad refinement continues and there’s no space for sentimentality.
Pule joins the Pirates Exodus after some stellar service
Pule joined Pirates from Wits in 2018, after winning the title with the Clever Boys the previous season. Over the next six years, he made 146 appearances for Pirates, scoring 23 goals and assisting 12 times. Pule has become a bit-part player in recent years, making only 29 appearances in the last three entire league seasons. Nonetheless, the dynamic attacking midfielder was popular among both his teammates and fans. He accompanied Siyabonga Mpontshane, Richard Ofori, Kermit Erasmus, Thabang Monare, and Fortune Makaringe out the door.
Pirates will announce new additions before their pre-season tour in Europe, as reported by SoccerLaduma. So far, they’ve revealed one new player: winger Deivi Miguel Vieira nicknamed Gilberto from Petro de Luanda. According to the publication, Selaelo Rasebotja, Bayanda Thabethe, Thuso Moleleki, and Ethan Visagie are expected to follow suit shortly. Gilberto, a 23-year-old Angolan star, arrives for R11 million and a huge reputation. He operates on the right side of the assault.
According to UnplayableZA on X, Thuso Moleleki, a skilled 24-year-old, will shortly join the Orlando Pirates. He has pleased NFD outfit Orbit College to the point where Jose Riveiro and his crew are confident he will bring value to the Nedbank Cup champions. Last season was Orbit College’s first season in the second division, and they secured their place after a successful first year.Moleleki made one appearance in the Nedbank Cup last season. With the impending arrival of Moleleki, Pirates’ options for the number 10 position have expanded. Relebohile Mofokeng, a prodigiously gifted youth, can easily function there, but he is also comfortable on the flanks.
KERMIT’S ADVENTURE ENDS ON A SAD NOTE.
After playing in France, Portugal, and the Netherlands, the seasoned attacker returned to South African football in 2019. When he leaves Pirates at the end of the campaign, there will be plenty of suitors to bring him on board. Where will he wind up? There’s still plenty of utility in those aging legs. The veteran made a tearful visit on the acclaimed Bucs Change Room TV show.
