Meet Orlando Pirates' brand new 17-year-old prodigy!
Still just 17 years old, DDC skipper Camran Dansin got a taste of the matchday environment with an appearance on the Pirates bench in their 3-0 win over Golden Arrows. Dansin, a midfielder, has been training with the senior side lately along with versatile star Simphiwe Selepe. 20-year-old Selepe started the match in the number 47 jersey.
According to Soccer Laduma, Burkinabe striker Djibril Ouattara could make a move to Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates in the winter window. The 25-year-old has 12 goals in 10 matches for APR FC in Rwanda this season. He's also got experience with the Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. He's also scored twice in 14 caps for Burkina Faso.
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