Zakhele Lepasa's future at Orlando Pirates is uncertain due to his lack of playing time and apparent mismatch with coach Jose Riveiro's striker expectations. The club is reportedly targeting Golden Arrows' striker Lungelo Nguse as a potential replacement. Nguse, a physically imposing striker known for his hard work, shares similarities with former Pirates striker, Tendai Gabuza, who also moved from Abafana Bes’thende to the Buccaneers.
With zero appearances this season and an apparent mismatch for coach Jose Riveiro’s expectations on strikers, the 27-year-old Lepasa is heavily linked with an exit from Orlando Pirates . Subsequently, the club is Golden Arrows’ 25-year-old Lungelo Nguse . Ho is he the new Gabuza? Nguse is a physically imposing striker who is appreciated for his hard work more than his goals. He also hails from KwaZulu Natal and may move to Orlando Pirates from Abafana Bes’thende, just like Gabuza had done.
The Buccaneers have taken another step towards the CAFCL final eight, thanks to last weekend’s 3-0 win over Stade Abidjan. Orlando Pirates’ website delivered the full report on Saturday evening. “Orlando Pirates brushed Stade d’Abidjan aside, beating them 3-0 to climb to the summit of Group C in the CAF Champions League. It was a must-win fixture at Orlando Stadium for the hosts, who had slipped out of the qualification spots for the next round after the earlier result in the group.With things wide open, there was all to play for as the two sides renewed rivalries in Soweto. Pirates were almost stunned during the opening exchanges when the visitors got a chance which was eventually wasted. “That happened to be a rare foray deep into Bucs territory for Les Yèyés, who spent a great deal of time inside their own half. In trying to capitalise on their dominance, Pirates had opportunities through Kabelo Dlamini as well as Relebohile Mofokeng with both players unable to land the decisive touch. “The breakthrough wasn’t too far off, and it came in the 22nd minute following some neat interplay that led them into the penalty area. This was where Mohau Nkota did well to eliminate goalkeeper Drissa Bamba from the equation, allowing Mofokeng an empty net to shoot into. “Shortly after the goal, the shot-stopper did have some bright moments as he kept out shots from Nkota and Tshegofatso Mabas
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