Orlando Pirates News Today: Bucs trio backed to leave after World Cup & more

Latest news about Orlando Pirates, including the three players tipped to secure moves abroad after the World Cup and Patrick Maswangayi’s personality revealed.

Orlando Pirates trio tipped to leave after World Cup

Former Orlando Pirates star Steve Lekoelea expects Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moreni to secure moves abroad after the World Cup.

The three are among eight Pirates players at the World Cup and Lekoelea is of the view that this is their opportunity to showcase their talents and eventually leave.

“Rele Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis, and Tshepang Moremi are three players who will likely not remain with Orlando Pirates if they are granted sufficient playing time by the national team coach in Mexico,” Lekoelea told KickOff.

“These players will have an advantageous World Cup experience, although they may not dominate as they do in the Betway Premiership.”

Bucs coach on why Masangwanyi is misunderstood

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says Patrick Maswanganyi is misunderstood by many because he is an emotional player.

Tito, as he is popularly known, had a dressing room confrontation with coach Abdeslam Ouaddou in the Pirates documentary Bucs Camp Series part 1 when the tactician accused him of not scoring many goals and spending too much time on the ball.

“Tito, he’s an emotional (guy), I’m also learning on how to deal with Tito, I’ve had explosive moments with him, I’ve had a hand around his shoulder, I’ve offered to come and see his home, visit him and his parents, in trying to understand him,” Ncikazi said in the documentary.