Orlando Pirates news: Riveiro throws shade, Broos has a vendetta, update on Sesane
Today's Orlando Pirates rumours involved ex-boss Jose Riveiro and a theory involving Hugo Broos, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa.
Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa again find themselves in the wilderness for Bafana Bafana. Is there something sinister happening behind the scenes? Meanwhile, Belgian boss Hugo Broos has included Simphiwe Selepe.
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Broos explains why he likes Selepe for Bafana
Meanwhile, we won't read between the lines too much, but it sounds as though Jose Riveiro feels he's taken a step up with his move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
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Thabiso Sesane started the campaign in domineering form, becoming a pillar in the heart of their defence. It was, therefore, a massive blow to the club and player when he was cruelly struck down with a serious tendon injury in February.
Click for the story Sandile Mthethwa and Thabiso Sesane of Orlando Pirates celebrate. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
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