Last month, Phakaaathi reported that the striker was considering a move to the Absa Premiership.
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Now the Buccaneers seem to have won the race for the Zambian international after club chairman Irvin Khoza revealed to the media that they have secured a replacement for former striker Tendai Ndoro, who left the club during the last transfer window to play in Saudi Arabia.
“If you go to the training tomorrow, there’s a new player,”’ said Khoza.
“I am just giving you the first name, Justin. He is joining the coach. He is a striker, I won’t give you the surname,” said Khoza.
Shonga is expected to join the Pirates squad on Wednesday morning.
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