Orlando Pirates News Today: Bafana right-back top target, deal done for Siwelele winger & more

Latest news about Orlando Pirates, including the Bafana right-back who they have prioritised, a deal imminent for a Siwelele FC winger and Kabelo Dlamini exciting Kaizer Chiefs.

Pirates make Bafana star No.1 right-back target

Orlando Pirates have reportedly prioritised the signing of Polokwane City and Bafana Bafana right-back Thabang Matuludi, who is also wanted by rival clubs.

“The feeling at Pirates is that Matuludi is one of the best right-backs in the league at the moment. They have followed him for a long time and now they believe the timing could be right to bring him to the club,” a source a Pirates told Soccer Laduma.

Kabelo Dlamini on Kaizer Chiefs’ radar

According to Soccer Laduma, Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly monitoring the situation of Orlando Pirates midfielder Kabelo Dlamini who has fallen down the pecking order under coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.

“Chiefs are interested in Kabelo Dlamini and they have been following his situation. At the moment it’s more about monitoring what happens because he is still a Pirates player, but the interest is there,” a source told the outlet.

“Kabelo knows about the interest and even his family is aware of it. His father is a big Chiefs supporter, so naturally there has been discussion around it. But Kabelo remains committed to Pirates and respects the club. He is not forcing anything.”

Orlando Pirates ‘complete’ deal for Siwelele star

Pirates are reportedly close to completing the signing of Siwelele FC winger Bohlale Ngwato. According to The South African, the deal is already done with only confirmation remaining when the PSL transfer window opens on July 1.