Orlando Pirates news: Saleng, Mbekezeli, Mofokeng, Mosimane

Quadruple chasers Orlando Pirates weathered the MC Alger storm to say their spot within the Champions League semi-finals.

Subsequent up? Egyptian giants Pyramids FC, headed by Kaizer Chiefs goal Fiston Mayele. The Congolese striker bagged a much-needed brace throughout their newest run-in with Moroccan giants AS FAR and might be hoping to inflict comparable harm when he traces up in Soweto subsequent week (April 18).

Rumours inside the membership

Monnapule Saleng, noticed in follow for the primary time in 4 months, is but to make a matchday squad this yr. The jury remains to be out as as to whether he’ll characteristic earlier than the top of the season.
In-form defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been chosen for Bafana’s under-20’s upcoming match and will miss Orlando Pirates final three of 4 PSL encounters.
Upcoming opponents Pyramids FC had an R25.8 million bid rejected for Relebohile Mofokeng in January.
Orlando Pirates have reportedly listed former Mamelodi Sundowns boss Pitso Mosimane as their precedence alternative for Jose Riveiro.

Mosimane rumours confirmed

“There are a number of coaches to be thought-about for various causes, however apparently it’s believed that Pitso [Mosimane] is their most well-liked candidate,” a supply acknowledged.

“It’s believed that he’s their first precedence in the intervening time. That’s what the group desires as issues stand. Even when they haven’t spoken to him (behind the scenes) but, he’s their first precedence.

“They’re saying in the event that they (Pirates) managed to work with Jose Riveiro for 3 years, then why can’t they go for a coach like Pitso? So, they know what they’re searching for, and so they know high quality doesn’t come low cost,” the supply added.

“However as you understand, though he’s their first precedence, he isn’t the one one they’re . As I mentioned, there are various factors they’re .”