Orlando Pirates, one of South Africa’s most successful soccer clubs, have been searching for a new striker to bolster their attacking options. However, recent news suggests that one of their prime targets could be heading to Europe instead.
Losing Out on Targets
Orlando Pirates have been associated with several strikers, including Ghanaian prodigy Kwame Peprah, Cameroonian duo Souaibou Marou and Bienvenu Eva Nga, and Ranga Chivaviro. However, they have lost out on Chivaviro’s services to rivals Kaizer Chiefs, despite offering a higher sum for the player.
Offloading Current Strikers
The Pirates are also reportedly attempting to offload some of their own strikers, as they currently have close to ten first-team forwards in their ranks. The club is looking to part ways with players such as Zakhele Lepasa, Tshegofatso Mabasa, and Boitumelo Radiopane, who are returning to the Bucs camp after experiencing varying levels of success during their loan spells last season.
Missed Opportunity with Mbenza
The anticipation was that Congolese striker Guy Mbenza would be joining the Pirates shortly. Recent reports even claimed that Mbenza was preparing to fly to South Africa to finalize a deal with the Buccaneers after accepting their offer. However, according to Soccer-Laduma, Mbenza may no longer be coming to South Africa, as he has the opportunity to move to France with the help of a European-based agent.
Reevaluating Transfer Strategy
As the striker hunt continues, the Pirates face the possibility of Mbenza becoming another missed opportunity. The team’s search for a top-notch striker to bolster their attacking options remains a challenging task, with the transfer window providing both promising prospects and unforeseen obstacles.
Management’s Role
To secure their targets and make the necessary adjustments to their squad, the Orlando Pirates’ management will need to act quickly and decisively. As the transfer window progresses, the team’s fans eagerly await the outcome, hoping for a successful season ahead. With the potential departure of Mbenza to a European club, the Pirates may need to reevaluate their transfer strategy and consider alternative options. Only time will tell if the Orlando Pirates can secure the right players to strengthen their squad and achieve their goals in the upcoming season.
