Orlando Pirates table lucrative offer for surprise PSL defender
Orlando Pirates are moving swiftly in the transfer market.
The Buccaneers have already parted ways with two of their left-backs this month, however a surprise replacement has already been identified.
Paseka Mako left the club after a seven-year spell while captain Innocent Maela was also released!
Mako has reportedly put pen-to-paper at rivals Kaizer Chiefs, making his exit a rather sour one.
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According to the latest transfer gossip, Orlando Pirates have tabled a five-year offer for Richards Bay defender Nkhosikhona Ndaba.
The 22-year-old defender enjoyed a stunning breakthrough season at Bay, making 23 appearances across all competition.
Now, reports suggest his hard-work has paid off and a lucrative offer is on the table!
'He should be an Orlando Pirates player and they are offering him a five-year contract from July this year until June 2030,' an insider told Soccer Laduma .
'It's a very good contract for a young defender like him. Remember he is only 22-years-old and has been doing very well for Richards Bay and it will be a loss to them but a win for Pirates.'
Yanga Madiba is the only other recognised left-back at the club currently. While Hotto can also feature in a 'left-wing-back' scenario.
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