Orlando Pirates send scouts to watch COSAFA Cup teenage prodigy
Orlando Pirates have a scouting mission at the COSAFA Cup. There's a teenage prodigy they're monitoring, and they know him well.
According to Soccer-Laduma, Orlando Pirates will send scouts to the upcoming COSAFA Cup to watch Zimbabwean attacker Prince Ndlovu.
'Pirates will have the chance to continue monitoring him (Ndlovu) when he plays for the Zimbabwe national team at the COSAFA Cup. Yes, it's believed that the scouts and recruiters are happy, and this will give them a first-hand chance to see him in action before they can finalise anything,' said the source. Prince Ndlovu enjoys himself with the Highlanders FC media team. Image: The Herald
Recently crowned Caf Champions League winners Pyramids FC are resigned to losing star striker Fiston Mayele. The 30-year-old Congolese star was pivotal in their run to the title, scoring clutch goals against Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals and bagging one in the second leg of the final against Sundowns. According to KickOff.com , his side is bracing for mammoth salary offers. Mayele got nine goals in 13 Champions League outings this term, taking his tally in the competition to 22 strikes in 37 appearances. He's also got four assists in that sample.
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