Orlando Pirates had the quadruple in their sights last season only to walk away with one trophy.
Redemption will be on their mind all offseason, which isn’t always a bad thing. Not only will it motivate management to invest heavily in the winter window, but it also shows signs of their growing belief that they have what it takes to dismantle Mamelodi Sundowns’ thrown.
The Tshwane giants have won the past eight league trophies, highlighting their domestic domination – last campaign was the most pressure they had faced for the title in years.
Pirates are close to unlocking the season-long consistency that is needed to rival Sundowns, but additional depth is required, and that’s precisely what they’re looking to acquire.
Players linked?
Earlier in the season, Orlando Pirates were eyeing AmaZulu star Rowan Human, who has recently become a free agent after failing to strike a deal with uSuthu, opening the door for Orlando Pirates.
“AmaZulu FC midfielder Rowan Human has been offered to Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs by his representatives as he is set to leave the club on a free transfer. Human will leave Usuthu at the end of June after his contract expires after the 24-year-old failed to reach an agreement with the club on a new contract,” a source revealed.
“Human has been offered to both Soweto giants by his representatives and it could only be a matter of time before he gets snapped up as he will be a free agent and rediscovered his old form.”
Meanwhile, Monnapule Saleng is looking likely to depart this offseason following a six month hiatus over salary demands that has yet to be resolved. Another key decision Orlando Pirates faces is who will don the captain’s armband next season follow the release of Innocent Maela.
Long-term target Oswin Appollis seems set to join Kaizer Chiefs after nearly a year of trying to lure the Bafana international – Orlando Pirates seem uninterested after his lackluster second half of the season.
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