Nedbank Cup, Quarter Final match between AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Durban, South Africa was closely watched. The attention has been on Mbatha Thalente of Orlando Pirates, who has been impressing supporters and the technical team with his performances so far. Sources are optimistic about a potential deal being finalized before the season ends. According to a source, everything is falling into place and talks and agreements between the two clubs and the player are almost complete.
The technical team is reluctant to let him go and is pleased with his contributions. The club management is considering buying the player as his loan deal expires at the end of the season in June. The player is also content with staying at Pirates due to the increase in game time compared to his previous stint at SuperSport United. The possibility of Thabang Monare moving to SuperSport United is also being discussed.
There is interest from SuperSport United, and whether the move happens will depend on the player’s preference. The chances of him moving to SuperSport are high, and Mbatha staying at Pirates is also likely, according to a second source. This was confirmed by United’s CEO Stan Matthews, who clarified that Thalente Mbatha’s potential move to Pirates is independent of any other player transfers. Despite these developments, Pirates had not responded to Soccer Laduma’s inquiries at the time of publishing.
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