Today’s Orlando Pirates rumours involve Deon Hotto, Nkosinathi Sibisi and a potential chance for the club to sign Rivaldo Coetzee.
Pirates fans want ‘King Hotto’ to stay
Club captain Innocent Maela and veteran midfielder Miguel Timm are both leaving Pirates. There are also whispers that top earner Deon Hotto could be following them out of the exit door.
One X user said: “Do not touch King Hotto,” presumably suggesting that the club would be foolish to release the versatile 34-year-old Deon Hotto. The Namibian is still a dependable player and popular among fans and teammates, and managers, comfortable in several positions and tactical systems. Since joining from Wits in 2020, club stalwart Hotto has notched up over 200 appearances, collecting six trophies. To say he’s an underrated performer is a massive understatement.
THEORY: Orlando Pirates need to strengthen these three positions
Could Orlando Pirates make a move for Rivaldo or Mbule?
Mamelodi Sundowns won’t be extending the contracts of defender Rivaldo Coetzee and midfielder Sipho Mbule. 28-year-old Coetzee has been riddled with injury issues since moving to Sundowns in 2017 from Ajax Cape Town. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Mbule has struggled with off-pitch issues and battled to claim a place in the Downs XI for sustained periods.
Sibisi to skipper Bafana
Hugo Broos will hand the Bafana captain’s armband to Orlando Pirates central defender Nkosinathi Sibisi. South Africa contests friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique.
Will Pirates sign Rivaldo Coetzee? Is he worth the trouble?
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