The DStv Premiership match between Royal AM and Orlando Pirates took place at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa on April 28, 2024. Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates, was in attendance.
Siya sources have revealed that Orlando Pirates is interested in signing Decide Chauke, a striker from Casric Stars, to strengthen their attacking options. If the team is able to release some forwards from their squad, they could make room for Chauke and other potential targets.
According to one Siya source, the interest in Chauke indicates that the team sees potential in the player. It appears that Orlando Pirates is serious about recruiting more strikers in the offseason, with Chauke being one of the players they are considering.
A second Siya source emphasized the thoroughness of Pirates’ scouting efforts, highlighting that the team is not only exploring talent within the DStv Premiership but also in the Motsepe Foundation League and beyond South Africa’s borders. Soccer Laduma’s new website, SNL24.com, is being advertised as the new home for the publication.
The article discussed Orlando Pirates’ search for a striker or strikers to join the team in the upcoming season. The source indicated that changes are expected in the striking department and that is why the team is interested in Chauke from Casric Stars.
Chauke, who joined Casric Stars in 2023 on a two-year contract, has had an impressive season in the Motsepe Foundation League, ranking among the top goal scorers in the second-tier league. Soccer Laduma reached out to both Casric Stars and Orlando Pirates for comment, but as of the publication of the article, neither club had responded.