Orlando Pirates uncover a GEM midfielder
Orlando Pirates have reportedly moved to sign Thuso Moleleki from Orbit College before their European tour.
Moleleki to join The Buccaneers
According to the reputable UnplayableZA on X, 24-year-old playmaker Thuso Moleleki will soon become an Orlando Pirates player. He’s impressed with NFD outfit Orbit College to the extent that Jose Riveiro and his staff are convinced he’ll add value to the Nedbank Cup winners. Last season was Orbit College’s first season in the second tier and they secured their stay there following an impressive debut campaign. Moleleki made one appearance in the Nedbank Cup last term.
Attacking midfield options
With the imminent arrival of Moleleki, Pirates’ options in the number 10 role have increased. Prodigiously gifted teenager Relebohile Mofokeng can easily operate there although he’s comfortable on the flanks too. Meanwhile, midfield all-rounder Fortune Makaringe has been released and will join Cape Town City. Thabang Monare was also released.
Timm commits his future
Stylish midfield general Miguel Timm has signed fresh terms with the Sea Robbers. As per the official website:
“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Miguel Timm has signed a new deal. The 32-year-old midfielder’s current contract was due to expire at the end of the month, but he has now put pen to paper to extend his stay at the club, keeping him on board the Bucs ship for the 2024/25 campaign, including an option for an additional season. Since his arrival in 2022, Timm has established himself as a key cog of the Pirates team and he has gone on to register 63 matches – winning four cups. Everyone at Orlando Pirates is delighted with the news and we wish Timm the very best for the coming season.”
Orlando Pirates announce Miguel Timm’s new deal. Image: @orlandopirates/X
Gilberto brings flamboyance and CAF Champions League pedigree
23-year-old Angolan winger Delvi Miguel Vieira, also known as Gilberto, is a right-winger who loves to cut inside and cause damage in central areas. He’s not an old-school style wide man who gets chalk on his boots, that’s for sure. Check out some of his trickery below which convinced the club to spend R11 million to sign him. From this video, it’s not all that clear which foot he favours!
Are you excited to see Moleleki in a Pirates jersey? Let us know in the comments below. Pirates tour Europe next month with friendlies against Plymouth Argyle, Al Sadd and Sevilla.