Orlando Pirates news: Player shows off new kit, six new faces on tour
Thoughts on the new kit?
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Orlando Pirates are busy integrating new faces into the group, and they’ve also got a new kit. Exciting times.
Gilberto is one of a half dozen new names at Orlando Pirates
Brand new 23-year-old right winger Deivi Miguel Vieira, or Gilberto for short, has given Pirates fans a taste into what he’s capable of on a football pitch, scoring in their recent 1-1 draw with Spanish LaLiga side Granada. Assistant coach Paz, as well as new playing recruits Gilberto, midfielder Selaelo Rasebotja, goalkeeper Siyabonga Dladla, winger Mohau Nkota and playmaking number 10 Thuso Moleleki, are six very welcome new additions to a team hoping to make a serious title tilt next season. Exciting times for Bucs fans who already seem to love their brand new blonde star after his R11 million switch.
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Monyane rocking the new kit
Thabiso Monyane is a new man. He’s been rocking the club’s new kit, and he’s also got himself a new contract. The 24-year-old right back is the hot favourite to keep his status in their starting XI for the season to come. Check out all the details via The South African’s always-informed Siseko Gwegwe.
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Riveiro says if you’re good enough you’re old enough
We’ve all heard that saying, first uttered by the legendary Man United boss Sir Matt Busby, who was in charge of the Red Devils between 1945 and 1969 and again for the second half of the 1970–1971 campaign. That team was known for flooding young talents, and the current Orlando Pirates class could be following suit. Jose Riveiro echoes Busby’s philosophy:
“The possibility of playing at Pirates does not depend on your age,” Riveiro said via the Citizen.
“If you’re good enough, if you are ready, and if you feel like you can contribute towards the team’s success [then you’ll play]. There’s going to be an opportunity for everyone. We need to check these young boys if they’re in a good space [to play for Pirates],” the Orlando Pirates tactician concluded.
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What are your thoughts on Pirates and their title ambitions this coming season?
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