Orlando Pirates followers might be desirous to see more from one of their recent expensive recruits. Does he have the minerals?

Gilberto is struggling to nail down a spot

New R11m signing, Angolan winger Gilberto, has needed to bide his time for alternatives within the first crew. Monnapule Saeng, Relebohile Mofokeng and breakout star Mohau Nkota are all forward of him within the pecking order for extensive attacking berths. If Kwayiba arrives, may this make his place much more in danger? The 23-year-old signed from Petro de Luanda has made solely three Betway Premiership appearances this time period and so they’ve totalled a mere 113 minutes of taking part in time. In whole, he’s made eight appearances for the Buccaneers across all competitions totalling 251 minutes. He’ll must rapidly shed the ‘super sub’ tag after such a pricy switch.

Mofokeng’s transfer to Europe is a matter of when, not if

Meanwhile, former Bucs growth coach Mandla Qhogi isn’t pulling any punches about the place he sees Rele’s future taking part in out. Teenager Mohau Nkota, who lately bagged a brace towards AmaZulu, is a goal for Standard Liege in Belgium.

Via SoccerLaduma:

“For me, it will be a good time for him (Mofokeng) to go overseas. It is the right time and there are things that he would learn if he were to move now at this stage of his career. The more we keep him this side it could mean that we are delaying him. He is 20, and I think it is the right time for him to move if he has to be sold overseas,” said Qhogi.

Upcoming fixtures for the Sea Robbers

Riveiro’s males have a trio of league encounters to arrange for within the subsequent 5 weeks and so they’ve additionally bought two tasty Caf Champions League clashes on the horizon. The go to of African champions Al Ahly on 06 December is one to get within the diary. There’s additionally the prospect of a gathering with Bafana and former Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo when Pirates go North to face Belouizdad of Algeria.

• Pirates vs Richards Bay: Tue, 05 November, 19:30
• Belouizdad vs Pirates: Tue, 26 November, kickoff time TBC
• Pirates vs Stellenbosch: Sat, 30 November, 15:30
• Gallants vs Pirates: Tue, 03 December, 19:30
• Pirates vs Al Ahly: Fri, 06 December, kickoff time TBC

Will Gilberto justify his huge price ticket given a bit extra time?

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