Orlando Pirates’ former coach Eric Tinkler and the club’s former defender Marc Van Heerden have reunited at Sekhukhune United.
WHY TINKLER CHOSE VAN HEERDEN
Speaking to the media after appointing Van Heerden as his assistant, coach Tinkler said the newly-qualified UEFA B holder understands his philosophy and vision. The pair worked as coach and senior player at Cape Town City FC.
“Mark is somebody that I have worked with, obviously,” the former Orlando Pirates mentor said via FARPost. “He is also now qualified. He has a UEFA B [coaching] License and he knows my philosophy and my style and what I want.
“I think that’s very important. Paulus obviously will learn, and it’s someone I know from his playing days. So I think it’s always important to have people around you that understand the way you think as a coach and the way you want to play.
ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN BAROKA FC STAR
Orlando Pirates supporters are feeling excited. The Sea Robbers have reportedly struck a pre-contract deal with Baroka FC.
According to Unplayable, Bakgakga’s exciting winger, Kabelo Kgositsile, has signed a five-year deal with Orlando Pirates. “𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗞𝗚𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘,” the outlet said via X. “Kabelo Kgositsile has signed for Orlando Pirates on a 5-year deal. He’ll join from Baroka FC at the end of the season.
CAPE TOWN CITY ANNOUNCE ROGER DE SA
Cape Town City FC have appointed Orlando Pirates’ former coach Roger De Sa.
Following Muhsin Ertugral’s departure after going 10 games without a win, the Citizens have announced Orlando Pirates’ former tactician De Sa. Surprisingly, De Sa will assist the club’s two existing assistant coaches; Diogo Peral and Lebogang Manyama.
“First team coach Diogo Peral will lead the team until the end of the season, assisted by Lebogang Manyama and Roger De Sa,” the club announced via social media.
HOW DO YOU REMEMBER ROGER DE SA AT ORLANDO PIRATES?
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