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Orlando Pirates get Moloisane update, Mbuthuma red flag
Orlando Pirates have longed for the services of Thabo Moloisane, who was instrumental during Stellenbosch FC's 2024/25 season, helping them secure a successive CAF Confederation Cup spot.
The Masandawana academy product has both of the Soweto giants (Pirates and Chiefs) vying for his services, a move he hasn't ruled out but one he admits will be a hard decision to make given his relationship with the Cape Winelands outfit.
'I think when you have interest in your name, it shows you're doing well and you're playing well, and I'm just happy that my work is finally showing,' he told SABC Sport.
'I've prayed for days when I'm a Bafana Bafana player, and I try by all means to remain as consistent as I can, and at the moment it's just to continue doing what I can, and God is in control, so we'll see.'
'For me, I know the right time, everything that has happened in my career has always come at the right time,' the Orlando Pirates target added.
'So I'm just waiting for that; I understand sometimes football is a short career, but at the same time, I also believe that God will give me the right opportunity that will change my life at the right time. God is in control, we'll see.'
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates have reportedly signed former Richards Bay frontman Yanela Mbuthuma to a five year contract, a deal that has not gone down well with ex-Buccaneer Moeneeb Josephs.
'Why are we looking for players from clubs that are not above the top eight [small teams]? No offence to the player that we have signed,' Josephs said on SoccerBeat .
'Look at how many goals he scored last season: he scored six goals in 27 games. However, no offence to him, but how many games did he start? So, that's like one goal every six games, pardon me if my math is off.'
'But my mind is telling me that we should be looking at the big boys [from big clubs]. We should look inside the top eight teams because outside of the top eight, there's nothing.'
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