Orlando Pirates want to beef up their wide areas in the June transfer window with two Bafana Bafana stars in their sights. Will they beat off the competition from Kaizer Chiefs?
Buccaneers want more width
24-year-old Sekhukhune winger Elias Mokwana has shone this term with four goals and three assists in 15 league appearances. He’s in the latest Bafana squad for friendlies against Algeria and Andorra. Mokwana arrived at Babina Noko from Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Platinum City Rovers in 2022. He was also on the Afcon standby list. According to The Citizen, Mokwana has always admired Kaizer Chiefs but has admitted to having a soft spot for Soweto rivals Pirates.
Kaizer Chiefs to rival Orlando Pirates for major targets
Both Soweto giants are reportedly monitoring the situation of 26-year-old winger Luther Singh. That’s according to Soccer-Laduma.
“Ok. Yes there’s been contact from Europe, Sweden, Norway, the MLS League and the Saudi League. Several African giants have made contact including a Soweto team (either Chiefs or Pirates) in South Africa. We have also received an offer from an Egyptian team but we declined it. All options on the table will be looked at. We need to make the best decision for Luther’s (Singh) future.” said the source.
Singh has been bouncing around Europe since 2016 when he started his adventure with Swedish outfit. GAIS. He’s since had stints in Portugal, Denmark and most recently Serbia with FK Čukarički who released him at the start of 2024 after just 14 appearances. Singh made his Bafana Bafana debut back in March 2017 and has appeared 13 times for South Africa in total. The most recent of those appearances came in World Cup qualifying in 2021 against Zimbabwe.
EVIDENCE SUGGESTS MAKGOPA WILL BE BACK SOON
According to Soccer-Laduma, Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa is not far from a return to action for the defending Nedbank Cup champions.
“He (Makgopa) is doing well and should be ready for the next match later this month. The injury isn’t as bad as it was initially feared. The international break should be enough to allow him to recover and he should be ready to continue where he left off when the season resumes. He remains an important member of the squad,” said the source.
The Buccaneers have to wait until Saturday 30 March for their next fixture, against Sekhukhune at 17:45.
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