Pictures spotted: New African midfielder at Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates are not yet finished with player announcements. So far, the club has confirmed Sipho Mbule, Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane and Sihle Nduli.
Coming up next is the 23-year-old Mali international central midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko from Djoliba AC, who has signed a two-year deal.
Mariko, who is described as a workhorse in central midfield, was spotted doing his fitness and medical test at Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
Pictures spotted: New Orlando Pirates superstar Abdoulaye Mariko doing his medical and test fitness. Image: orlandopirates/Instagram
Revealed: New Chiefs star was wanted Sundowns and Pirates Abdoulaye Mariko does his medical test as a new Bucs player. Image: orlandopirates/Instagram Makhehleni Makhaula
Thalente Mbatha
Simphiwe Selepe
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
Goodman Mosele
Selaelo Rasebotja
Sipho Mbule
Sihle Nduli
Masindi Nemtajela
Abdoulaye Mariko
*Kabelo Dlamini plays most games as a 10.
In the meantime, Ndlondlo is poised to join Chippa United before the new Betway Premiership season starts.
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