BIG NAME emerges for Orlando Pirates job

PSL heavyweights Rulani Mokwena and Pitso Mosimane are heavily linked with the Orlando Pirates job, washing out any noise of other candidates.

It seemed set to be either of the two, but the latest whispers swirling from Mayfair point to another coach on their radar: Simba’s Fadlu Davids.

However, the former Orlando Pirates assistant coach is reportedly uninterested in a Soweto reunion.

The Cape Town native is enjoying a stellar season with the Tanzanian giants, guiding them to within reaching distance of their first African title after defeating Stellenbosch 1-0 over two legs.

A CAF Champions League finals awaits, and Morocco’s RSB Berkane stands in their way of glory.

It is perhaps this success, coupled with their title-challenging season – currently sitting thirteen points behind Young African with four games in hand – that Davids feels it’s too soon to leave the seaside city of Dar es Salaam.

“Yes, it’s true that Orlando Pirates wanted Davids back. It was not only Pirates, Raja (Casablanca) also wanted him, but he wanted to remain with Simba,” Citizen reported.

“He says he still has some unfinished business with Simba. He has done well at Simba and the fans love him so he wants to stay at the club.”

Striker wanted!

It’s no secret Orlando Pirates are vying for the services of Richards Bay frontman Yanela Mbuthuma.

“There are several players that the club is looking at for next season, but the first priority is the striking department and it’s believed that they have identified Richards Bay United’s Yanela Mbuthuma and the club is set to table an offer for him,” a source said.

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