Kickoff | BREAKING: Pirates confirm player exit

Orlando Pirates have announced the surprise exit of midfielder Lesedi Kapinga after the dribbling wizard spent one season with the Soweto giants.

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The news was confirmed via a brief and blunt statement published on the official Orlando Pirates website. According to the statement, the decision was the outcome of a meeting held on Tuesday morning. | " ," read the statement.

" ." | Kapinga had joined the Buccaneers on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023/24 season after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns. However, playing time proved hard to come by for the former Black Leopards star.



Kapinga made just 13 appearances, contributed a single assist and was unable to find the back of the net during his time with the side. The Rosettenville-based outfit is still expected to make further changes to the squad with striker Zakhele Lepasa and midfielder Katlego Otladisa among those who could be in search of playing time elsewhere. The PSL transfer window will slam shut on Friday, 20 September.

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