Orlando Pirates transfer news: Heartbreak for African star
The Buccaneers were left impressed with him however due to his injury, a deal is now off the table!
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Lethal Zambian striker Enock Sakala Jr's dream move to Orlando Pirates has been called off.
The former Chippa United man spent the last month on trial at the Buccaneers.
Despite impressing the club's coaching staff, a potential deal is now off the table due to him picking up an injury!
'Enock Sakala Jr. has gone back home to Zambia after picking up an injury while on trial at Orlando Pirates. He was doing well and showing signs of hunger, but the knock proved to be costly,' an insider told Soccer Laduma .
'He is unlikely to get the deal now and it's unclear if he will be getting another opportunity at the club any time soon.'
READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs handed golden opportunity to sign Djoumekou!
Boitumelo Radiopane, Evidence Makgopa, Tshegofatso Mabasa or Yanele Mbuthuma? Who do you think should be the lead striker for Orlando Pirates next season?
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