BREAKING | Pirates sign R7 million veteran PSL striker
One of the hottest free agents, a striker with over 50 PSL goals and is valued at R7 million, has recently been signed by Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates are the real masters of unexpected marquee signings. The Bucs officially announced the acquisitions of Kermit Erasmus and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo on the day of the transfer deadline. Apparently, they were still working on something. According to Phakaaati, Ndumiso Mabena has formally agreed to a short-term contract with the Bucs.
“After weeks of training with Orlando Pirates, striker Ndumiso Mabena is said to have been offered a short-term contract and the club will be making an announcement in due course.” the publication confirmed.
Since a few months ago, Ndumiso Mabena has been training with Jose Riveiro and the Bucs, which is not usually a positive sign for the player. This time, though, everything worked out, and he is now a legitimate Bucs player.
According to Transfermarkt, Mabena is presently valued at roughly R7 million (R6.6 million ).
Mabena has made 248 games in the top division of South Africa (SA) and has an amazing 52 goals and 31 assists.
In every way, he is a true PSL veteran, having played in the league for
As a result, Mabena might appear when the DStv Premiership begins right before the year ends.
On December 31, 2022, Pirates play Mamelodi Sundowns, capping up a year that saw Pirates finally defeat The Brazilians. Bucs supporters will therefore have to wait till then to see the new addition in action.
They don’t have to wait long, though, to catch a glimpse of the Bucs in action. On Saturday, November 12, 2022, the second half of the Soweto derby and the Carling Cup semifinal feature Pirates against Kaizer Chiefs.
Starting time is 12:00.
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