Zimbabwean attacker to Orlando Pirates?
Once upon a time, Orlando Pirates had a young Zimbabwean trialist in 2023. His name was Prince Ndlovu, aged 16.
The Highlanders FC attacker's assessment at Orlando Pirates was disrupted by an opportunity for the youngster to move to Europe. Unfortunately for Ndlovu, that prospect did not work out.
Fast forward to 2025, and Ndlovu is an established professional in the Zimbabwean Premier League.
Prince Ndlovu in action for Highlanders FC in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League. Images: Highlanders FC/Facebook
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According to Soccer Laduma, the Sea Robbers are set to watch Ndlovu play for Zimbabwe in the Cosafa Cup. The tournament will kick off in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, 4 June.
'He trained with Pirates in March 2023 and and at that time he was only 16-years-old. He was preparing to go to Europe but things didn't work out. It's believed that since then Pirates scouts have apparently been monitoring him and now they are willing to give him a chance at the team. They have kept tabs on him and they are impressed by his progress at Highlanders FC in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe,' a source told Soccer Laduma. Legend names his Orlando Pirates Player of the Season
'Orlando Pirates will have the chance to continue monitoring him 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 could finalise anything,' the source added.
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