Mbele’s Pirates departure fuels rumours linking Mnisi with Bucs

After many years of serving Orlando Pirates, Bucs club administrator Floyd Mbele has resigned from his position, the team announced on Monday. 

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Mbele’s resignation at Pirates comes after he has been in the spotlight, with Buccaneers ex-player Thulasizwe Mbuyane claiming that the administrator forced former coach Roger de Sa not to play him.

Mbuyane, who was once the darling of the Pirates supporters because of his goal-scoring abilities and celebrations, revealed that Mbele and Bucs director Screamer Tshabalala have always interfered with the head coach’s job at the club.  

“Orlando Pirates has accepted the resignation of the club’s club’s Administration Manager Mr Floyd Mbele,” read a short statement from the club. 

“The Club Management wishes him the best in his future endeavours.”

This is not the first time Mbele will be leaving the Buccaneers, with the 53-years old having previously left the Soweto giants to join Platinum Stars, which has since been dissolved. Meanwhile, Mbele’s sudden exit at Bucs comes after numerous reports linking Sinky Mnisi with a job at Pirates. 

The experienced football administrator was previously with DStv Premiership side Royal AM, but, a lot of controversies at the club saw him being suspended by team president Shawn Mkhize last year.

Mnisi announced his departure from the club in January this year, and he has been without a club since then making the Bucs rumours more believable, especially after the sudden exit of Mbele.

Mbele vacates his position at the club with the Buccaneers having won the MTN8 trophy this season.The club is also in the running for the Nedbank Cup, having qualified for the semifinals. 

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Pirates on song

In the last four of the Ke Yona Cup, Pirates will meet with arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs for a spot in the final on May 6. 

The Buccaneers have enjoyed a decent campaign under the guidance of Jose Riveiro, as they are also aiming for a second place finish on the league standings. Pirates are in third place on the log with 46 points after 26 games.

They will be looking to add to their points tally when they take on TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.