Orlando Pirates should negotiate a couple of hurdles in the event that they wish to pull off a transfer for Rulani Mokwena. They’ve additionally prolonged a key participant’s deal.
A deal for Rulani is troublesome, however not not possible
Outgoing Orlando Pirates boss Jose Riveiro earns roughly half of what Rulani takes residence with Wydad AC. Mokwena is unlikely to ease his wage calls for, so Pirates must considerably enhance that quantity on their stability sheet to safe the 38-year-old tactician’s signature. How can they safe these funds?
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Xoki pens a brand new cope with Orlando Pirates
27-year-old Tapeolo Xoki has been an necessary member of the Pirates defensive unit this season. Though not at all times the primary alternative, his expertise as a backup possibility has been invaluable, particularly within the Caf Champions League quarter-finals towards MC Alger when Jose Riveiro fielded a again three and he began each of these clashes. Xoki operated alongside the standard first-choice central defensive pairing of Nkosinathi Sibisi and Mbekezeli Mbokazi in these outings.
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Caf Champions League payday
The eventual winners of this season’s Caf Champions League will take residence $4 million (R75 million). That quantity has grown from $2.5 million in 2022. Orlando Pirates should negotiate a troublesome second-leg semi-final conflict in Egypt towards Pyramids after a hard-fought 0-0 draw within the first leg. In the event that they advance to the ultimate, both Mamelodi Sundowns or defending champions Al Ahly await them.
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Foster returns to the promised land
Burnley have gained promotion to the promised land of the Premier League after guaranteeing a top-two end within the 2024-2025 Championship desk with two video games to spare. Lyle Foster made 27 appearances underneath new boss Scott Parker with two objectives and 5 assists. This was the last word response to relegation heartbreak in 2023-2024 after they completed nineteenth with 24 factors.
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Will Pirates battle their approach to the Champions League last?
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