Orlando Pirates hijack former Kaizer Chiefs transfer target?

Orlando Pirates hijack former Kaizer Chiefs transfer target?

Orlando Pirates have been linked with Stellies midfielder Jayden Adams but it doesn’t stop there. Now they’re after a Kaizer Chiefs target.

Pirates swoop in for Polokwane’s Matuludi, trumping Kaizer Chiefs?

Polokwane City defender Thabang Matuludi was initially on the Kaizer Chiefs wish list and Amakhosi were the frontrunners to sign the 24-year-old. Now, however, Pirates have taken the lead.

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“Chiefs were leading the race to sign him and unfortunately for him, the move didn’t happen before the last transfer window closed,” an insider told Phakaaati.

“There have been enquiries about him and I’m told Pirates are also monitoring the situation. Remember Chiefs wanted to also get his teammate Oswin Appollis but that move also didn’t happen because the City chairman is a hard man to convince into selling,” he added.

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Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates fixtures on the horizon

Jose Riveiro’s men have three league encounters to prepare for in the next month and they’ve also got two tasty Caf Champions League clashes on the horizon. The visit of African champions Al Ahly on 06 December is one to get in the diary. There’s also the prospect of a meeting with Bafana and former Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo when Pirates go North to face Belouizdad of Algeria on 26 November.

  • Belouizdad vs Pirates: Tue, 26 November, kickoff time TBC
  • Pirates vs Stellenbosch: Sat, 30 November, 15:30
  • Gallants vs Pirates: Tue, 03 December, 19:30
  • Pirates vs Al Ahly: Fri, 06 December, kickoff time TBC
  • Pirates vs Golden Arrows: Tue, 10 December, 19:30

Otladisa is leaving

Katlego Otladisa is one of four midfielders heavily linked with an exit in recent weeks. According to SoccerLaduma, Sekhukhune United and Polokwane want to hand Katlego Otladisa a lifeline at the top level. The former Marumo Gallants star has found things tough with the Sea Robbers, hardly featuring in match-day squads. A loan move away in January is a strong possibility. Even former club Gallants are interested. With Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota, Monnapule Saleng and Gilberto ahead of 28-year-old Otladisa in the pecking order for wide attacking berths, the player himself is keen to engineer a move away.

At his age, the former Marumo Gallants attacking midfielder stands at a career crossroads. Since his move to Pirates in July 2023, he’s only made 12 appearances for the Sea Robbers. In those outings, he’s got zero goals and zero assists. Not ideal.

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Chiefs and Pirates fans. Image: BackpagePix

Will Pirates get their man?

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