What are Cape Town City cooking? Ex-Orlando Pirates star attracts the Citizens’ attention

Published on by Willis Sob

The Premier Soccer League outfit have so far made impressive signings ahead of the forthcoming campaign.

Cape Town City have confirmed interest in former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Kermit Erasmus.

The 34-year-old's deal with the Sea Robbers expired on June 30, 2023, and the Sea Robbers opted against extending it. He was released alongside Richard Ofori, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Thabang Monare, Souaibou Marou, and Fortune Makaringe.

Erasmus has massive quality after many years in top-flight football not only in Mzansi but overseas as well.

City confirm interest – ‘I have spoken to Kermit'

The Citizens chairman John Comitis concedes contact has already been made but no concrete decision has been reached.

“I have spoken to Kermit, but it’s obviously depending on our striking situation going forward because we still got Khanyisa [Mayo],” the administrator told Radio2000. 

“But at this stage, we haven’t made any decisions; Kermit didn’t play much at Pirates, but he’s a very effective player. 

“He doesn’t need many minutes to show you that he’s capable of scoring goals.”

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Kermit Erasmus – Photo by Sydney Mahlangu/Sports Inc By Icon Sport – Photo by Icon Sport

While at SuperSport United, Erasmus won the Premier Soccer League and Nedbank Cup. he also won the league and MTN8 while Mamelodi Sundowns. The recent titles were at Pirates where he claimed two Nedbank Cup crowns and as many MTN8 titles.

Cape Town City have so far signed Carlinhos from Petro de Luanda, former Sekhukhune United midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo, former Tzaneen United player Lefa Aphane, and Fortune Makaringe.

Others who have been brought on board by the Citizens are Haashim Domingo, Elson Ayanda SIthole, and Kayden Francis.

After narrowly missing out on the top-four positions, City are hoping to push for an even better outing.

What are Cape Town City cooking? Ex-Orlando Pirates star attracts the Citizens’ attention

Willis Sob

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