New Orlando Pirates star tipped for Europe
Orlando Pirates are due to announce Sinoxolo Kwayiba from Betway Premiership club Chippa United, a uniquely styled goal-scoring number 10 who plays very much like a number nine.
After seven goals and one assist in 28 games, the 25-year-old Kwayiba has done enough to earn a move to the Sea Robbers.
According to iDiski Times ' Sinethemba Makonco, Chippa United and Orlando Pirates have reached a club-to-club agreement, subject to an official announcement after 30 June.
Orlando Pirates legend questions the boss Sinoxolo Kwayiba in action for Bafana Bafana in the Cosafa Cup at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Image: @safanet/X
According to Moses Malada, Kwayiba's former chairman at Pretoria Callies, the Gqeberha-born player epitomises discipline, which is a defining trait in the careers of footballers in Mzansi.
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'The boy (Kwayiba) is easy to guide, and it is fulfilling to see his progress, which a lot of others can learn from,' said Moses Malada via Kick Off .
'The top attribute about him is that he has the right attitude of an athlete.
'His discipline is a huge factor in all aspects of whatever he does both on and off the field, and that is important. If you keep the discipline in football, you will make it far, just like it is showing with Kwayiba, who is on the right track. He can even play overseas and that will be no surprise.
'I mention discipline about him because the boy was away from home while with us for a season, but he kept his discipline in place,' concluded Malada.
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