An Orlando Pirates supporter is R200 000 richer, thanks to an exciting Dstv competition opportunity at the Orlando Stadium.
ORLANDO PIRATES SUPPORTER GOES HOME WITH R200 000
Known as AmaFanDayz, DStv always fans to sign up for penalty spot kicks during select DStv Premiership matches. The latest was Saturday night in Soweto, where an Orlando Pirates fan was the victor with the most penalties scored.
KERMIT ERASMUS TO LEAVE?
Staying with Orlando Pirates, the beloved Erasmus could be heading out soon.
The 33-year-old Erasmus, currently with 26 goals and 19 assists in 117 games for Orlando Pirates, has only played six times this season. According to a new report, the striker’s injury problems will likely force the club to release the Gqeberha-born forward.
“Kermit is respected at the club because of his experience and quality, but he hasn’t really played much and that is a worry for the club,” a source told the Citizen. “The club is undecided on whether or not to offer him a new deal because of injuries. There’s still time for him to turn things around if he overcomes his injuries before the season ends.
“(Tshegofatso) Mabasa is back now and he’s scoring so they are not short of options. They [Orlando Pirates] also have Evidence Makgopa and Zakhele Lepasa upfront,” the source concluded.
Erasmus’ long career journey:
- SuperSport Youth
- SuperSport United
- Feyenoord (Netherlands)
- Excelsior (Nethelands)
- Orlando Pirates
- Stade Rennais (France)
- Lens (France)
- AFC Eskilstuna (Sweden)
- Vitória Setúbal (Portugal)
- Cape Town City
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- Orlando Pirates.
VINCENT PULE ALSO TO LEAVE ORLANDO PIRATES?
In related news, Orlando Pirates’ struggling forward Pule may also be on his way out.
The Qwa-Qwa-born Pule joined the Sea Robbers way back in 2018 from Bidvest Wits. Despite scoring 23 goals and creating 12 assists, the former African Warriors winger has only managed eight appearances this seasion. With his Orlando Pirates contract ending in June 2025, new reports say Pule may be leaving at the end of this season.
According to the Citizen, the club are planning to offload the 32-year-old Pule on loan, despite signing a new deal this season. “Orlando Pirates winger Vincent Pule could be sent out on loan at the end of the season to get game time or be released, Phakaaathi has learnt,” the same outlet reported.
“Look, the Pirates management likes Pule, that’s why they extended his contract, but the reality is that he is not playing much. The coach doesn’t seem to have confidence in him and he is always struggling with injuries,” a source told the same publication.
Meanwhile, the Sea Robbers will take on Durban giants AmaZulu. The game will be a at Orlando Stadium on Saturday at 17:30.
Will it be the right decision from Pirates to part ways with Erasmus and Pule? Let us know in the comments section below.