Soweto giants Orlando Pirates draw up a list of players that will leave the club
- Orlando Pirates has prepared a roster of players who will depart from the team once the season concludes as part of their efforts to construct a formidable lineup.
- Captain Innocent Maela, Karim Kimvuidi, and Zakhele Lepasa are expected to be part of the lineup leaving the Soweto club when the season comes to an end.
- Fans of local football took to social media expressing their opinions that specific players should depart from the team, as well as pointing out areas where reinforcements are needed.
Orlando Pirates, the Soweto behemoths, are said to have compiled a roster of players who will depart from the team once this season concludes.
The Soweto giants will be looking to add new players to their squad as they aim to be competitive in several competitions next season.
Despite uncertainty over coach Jose Riviero’s future at the club, Pirates are looking to refresh their squad as they look to get rid of certain stars.
Orlando Pirates draw up a list of unwanted players
Pirates stars discuss their time at the club in the video below:
According to a Diwida.BlogNews source at Pirates, the club have reportedly drawn up a list of players, including club captain Innocent Mael, who recently got married.
The source said:
“Pirates are looking at offloading players to make room for new stars that will come next season. The management has drawn up a list of players who will leave, while there could be a few youngsters who will be loaned out. Pirates want to build a strong squad that has quality options in all positions, while they also want to work with a trimmer squad.”
Along with Maela, Pirates have also included Phillip Ndlondlo, Karim Kimvuidi and Zakhele Lepasa on the list of players reportedly on their way out of the club.
Maela has enjoyed success at Pirates according to Instagram:
Pirates aim to bring in new players
Along with the departures, Pirates are also looking to bring in new players, including Zambian striker Andrew Phiri, who has been on trial at the club.
The Soweto giants are currently second on the PSL log, 15 points behind Mamelodi Sundowns, but they have four games in hand.
Pirates will be in action on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, when they take on Algerian log leaders MC Algers in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals.
Raiders aim for specific players to depart
Emsenne Bucaneers supporters responded on social media, indicating that some players should be let go, whereas others expressed their desire for Pirates to retain Kimvuidi.
Foizer Matlou states that Kimvuidi needs to leave:
It's best to release Kimvuidi. This amazing player isn’t participating.
Vernac Stay Blaq says Pirates should retain Kimvuidi:
If Riveiro chooses to release Kimvuidi, regardless of how effective his management skills are, he should step down as well.
Ben Skosana stated that Maela needs to leave:
He ought to have departed ages ago; he’s squandering both his time and professional growth over there.
Dolla Ma Rt is not a fan of Maela:
“He can't even run, he must go.”
Lifatsi Langa Mbhebheni wants new players:
“Our team need to add these positions: Left back, right back, CM, left winger and a top CB.”
Patrick Maswanganyi responds to supporter slogans
As reported by Diwida.BlogNews Orlando Pirates' ace player Patrick Maswanganyi expressed his appreciation for supporters shouting 'Weh Tito'.
Maswanganyi expressed his appreciation for the chant because it assists him in performing well for the Soweto giants during his recovery from an injury that kept him out of contention for Bafana Bafana.
