Cape Town Spurs forward Ashley Cupido has been identified by Orlando Pirates as a target for next season
- Cape Town Spurs forward Ashley Cupido has emerged as a target for Soweto giants Orlando Pirates
- Pirates might struggle to sign Cupido after Spurs’ CEO Alexi Efstathiou said they will keep their players
- Fans took to social media to show their appreciation for Cupido, who has scored six goals for Spurs this season
Cape Town Spurs striker Ashley Cupido could be heading to Orlando Pirates next season. Image: Cape Town Spurs (Urban Warriors) / Orlando Pirates Football Club Source: Facebook
Orlando Pirates have identified Cape Town Spurs forward Ashley Cupido as a potential transfer next season as they look to add more firepower.
The Sea Robbers, though, accept it will not be easy to purchase Cupido after Spurs CEO Alexi Efstathiou said they would fight to keep their players despite relegation from the PSL.
Orlando Pirates target Ashley Cupido
Pirates fans want Cupido at the club, as confirmed by the tweet below:
A Soccer Laduma source said the club have identified Cupido as a target as they believe he deserves another chance to shine in the PSL.
The source said:
“They want to keep the youngster in the DStv Premiership next season, and he is one of their targets on top of the ones they have already inquired about.”
Pirates have found the back of the net regularly this season, but they could lose top scorer Tshegofatso Mabasa, a target for Mamelodi Sundowns.
Fans admire Cupido
Pirates fans took to social media to show their admiration for the 23-year-old Cupido, while some feel the player will not thrive at the Soweto club.
Kagiso Riet is against the move:
“Cape Town players don’t adapt to Pirates’ set-up. Chances are he might also fail. Let’s concentrate on our young players from the development structure.”
Jakes Motshegise is not a fan:
“Not good enough for Pirates.”
Landile Mbuti admires Cupido:
“Ya, he is a good striker.”
Katlego Kat Hlongwani wants the signing to happen:
“Please sign that guy for us.”
Olopeng Manga is a fan:
“He is a great player.”
Orlando Pirates aim for R7 million Nedbank cash prize
As reported by Briefly News, Orlando Pirates will face Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday, 1 June 2024, where a R7 million cash prize will be on the line.
The prize makes the tournament the most lucrative in Mzansi, and as defending champions, Pirates will be looking for back-to-back success.