Orlando Pirates News Today: Mofokeng’s replacement identified, Msendami on his struggles

Here are the latest updates regarding Orlando Pirates, including news about who could replace Rele Mofokeng and why Daniel Msendami has not had a great start at the club.

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Msendami shares heartbreaking reason behind Pirates struggles

Orlando Pirates winger Daniel Msendami has disclosed that the death of his two-month-old daughter has been the main reasons for his slow start at the club.

Msendami joined Pirates from Marumo Gallants in January but is yet to hit the ground running, having failed to score or assist in six substitute appearances that coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has handed him so far.

“I have put everything in God’s hands because He is the Almighty. Losing my daughter, whom I had just welcomed, was painful, but as I said, I leave everything to God,” Msendami told FARPost.

Mofokeng’s ‘perfect’ replacement identified

⚽️ Sell Mofokeng, replace him with Witbooi! ⚽️

Cheezboy Mokoena believes Emile Witbooi can step into Mofokeng’s shoes at Orlando Pirates… do you agree? 🤔☠️🔥

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Former Orlando Pirates forward Lebohang Mokoena believes Cape Town City youngster Emile Witbooi would be the ideal replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng if he leaves the Buccaneers at the end of the season.

“I love the boy plus he is the young man of Surprise, you know, it is in the blood. You can tell he is in the blood. We have sung praises for the boy. The club does not want to release him, they are probably going to sell him for a huge amount because he is one for the future,” Mokoena said on SoccerBeat.

“He has got experience at international level coming with the U20, U17. He’s come through those structures and also he is a well-developed player so you are going to get something out of that player as he grows and matures.”