Mlambo completes Orlando Pirates switch
Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of midfielder Xola Mlambo from Bidvest Wits.
Xola Mlambo of Orlando Pirates. (Pic Pirates)
Earlier Phakaaathi reported earlier this month that, Mlambo join Pirates as part of a swap deal that will see Bucs’ Abbubaker Mobara go to the Clever Boys.
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However, it seems that Pirates coach Micho Sredojevic managed to persuade the Bucs management to keep Mobara, but get Mlambo on a straight transfer.
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Pirates confirmed Mlambo’s signing through a statement on their official website.
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The Bucs statement:
Orlando Pirates Football Club is delighted to announce that it has reached an agreement with Bidvest Wits for the signing of midfielder Xolani Mlambo. The deal is subject to a medical.
‘Ten Ten’, as the 26-year old is known, will be a valuable addition to the Buccaneers midfield.
The Mighty Buccaneers are expected to make further announcements as the club looks to bolster the squad as the Absa Premiership season enters its final stretch.
Transfer deadline is on January 31st, 2018.
☠Xola to Pirates
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⚫⚪🔴⭐#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/z7Hykkjcpv— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) 29 January 2018
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