Pirates, however, are still ranked below their rivals Kaizer Chiefs, who are ranked 17th in Africa, but Bucs are closing the gap on Amakhosi.
The club is suffering from injuries, mainly with their defenders, and they are eager to get an experienced one soon following a number of defensive errors by makeshift defenders.
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“The situation is really bad and you just can’t find a proper player at this time.
“Rooi is one of the guys they are looking at because they think his experience might work very well for the club as things stand,” said the source.
Meanwhile, following their good form in the Absa Premiership, Orlando Pirates have moved into the top 20 bracket in the African club rankings.
Pirates, however, are still ranked below their rivals Kaizer Chiefs, who are ranked 17th in Africa, but Bucs are closing the gap on Amakhosi.
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