After years of Mamelodi Sundowns domination, Orlando Pirates have gotten their act collectively.

Ka bo Yellow, heading in the right direction to win their eighth successive PSL, have been a person towards boys in recent times, clearing second-placed Buccaneers by twenty-three factors final season.

Orlando Pirates began the 2024/25 campaign in scintillating fashion, profitable their opening seven video games for the primary time in its historical past – Jose Riveiro has the Soweto giants firing on all cylinders as they hunt for his or her first league title since 2012.

Pirates chasing high expertise

• The Sea Robbers have reportedly provided Stellenbosch Goodman Mosele (plus money) for star attacker Jayden Adams, who may depart in the summertime switch window.
• According to experiences, Orlando Pirates are main the race for the providers of Polokwane winger Oswin Appollis. The 23-year-old practically joined Kaizer Chiefs earlier than the season started however appears to be like prone to pledge his allegiance to their noisy neighbours.
• Pirates midfielder Karim Kimvuidi, who has solely featured 29 instances since becoming a member of in 2023, is attracting interest from several major African clubs like Al-Hilal, Simba and Pyramids FC.

More on the Appollis saga

Appollis was eager on a transfer to Soweto earlier than this season started however was blocked from doing so resulting from an absent chairman being unable to log out on the deal. They will discover it a lot more durable to maintain him this January.

“Like I told you (last month), Pirates have had an advantage (over Chiefs) on Appollis because of the good relationship between the two clubs,” SoccerLaduma confirmed.

“It’s those kinds of deals between chairman and chairman and you can expect the move to happen in the coming weeks.”

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