Orlando Pirates legend Edward Motale has spoken about the specific counsel he offered to Mbule, who has a history of disciplinary issues, and the other new players.
A massive shake-up is underway at the Buccaneers, who recently unveiled an impressive nine new signings in a single week, showcasing their proactive approach to squad building.
The confirmed arrivals include Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City, Yanela Mbuthuma and Nkosikhona Ndaba from Richards Bay FC, alongside Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, and Sihle Nduli.
This substantial recruitment drive built on the earlier major announcement of former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Sipho Mbule's, acquisition.
To ensure a smooth transition for these fresh faces, the club organized a comprehensive induction process.
This welcoming initiative was uniquely guided by a group of esteemed Pirates legends, many of whom had previously served as captains, offering unparalleled insight and mentorship.
The esteemed former players who attended included Tebogo Moloi, Happy Jele, Innocent Maela, Lucky Lekgwati, Edward Motale, and Brighton Mhlongo.
WHAT MOTALE SAID TO MBULE AND OTHER PIRATES NEW SIGNINGS
“We spoke about things like behaviour on and off the field. Sometimes an environment can change a player, we spoke about how to choose friends,” Motale told KickOff.com.
“Friends can also change a player. You need to choose the right friends. The environment in Jozi, akulalwa (there's no sleep), it's busy.
“Unlike in Polokwane, where it is only busy on weekends. In Jozi it's busy Monday to Monday. That discipline is wanted, you need to adjust, that I'm no longer in Polokwane, I'm in Jozi, it's busy here,” ‘Magents' said.
“But we spoke well, we understood each other, we're on the same page, as well as other players.”
