Orlando Pirates have beaten their DStv Premiership rivals by making the first signing for next season. The name is Kegan Johannes from SuperSport United.
ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN KEGAN JOHANNES FROM SUPERSPORT UNITED
According to the fully-established journalist, Robin Duke-Madlala of Sportswire, Orlando Pirates have agreed and signed a pre-contract deal with SuperSport’s 24-year-old right-back/central defender Johannes, a graduate of the Cape Town Spurs Ikamva academy and Bavip-Lavis native.
“SuperSport United defender Kegan Johannes is on his way to join Orlando Pirates next season,” the report said.
“According to Sportswire sources, Pirates have been looking for a consistent right back for the past two seasons, and Johannes fits the bill. Their current options at the position are limited due to injuries,” the report added.
Kegan Johannes in action for SuperSport United against Orlando Pirates at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Image: BackpagePix
FOUR CUP FINALS IN TWO SEASONS
Orlando Pirates have marched into a fourth cup final in two seasons. Jose Riveiro has responded with some very inspiring words.
Despite Mamelodi Sundowns‘ incredible dominance in the DStv Premiership, Orlando Pirates have been something special in the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup. Coach Jose Riveiro has broken it down.
The Sea Robbers won the MTN8 last season before defending it again this term. The reigning Nedbank Cup champions then beat Chippa United to confirm a meeting with Sundowns in the final on 1 June. Orlando Pirates coach Riveiro told his players that four finals in two seasons are not normal and they should cherish these memorable events.
“It is unique to be in four finals in two seasons. I think it is not usual. It tells a lot of good things about the process that is going through in our club,” Riveiro as quoted by the Citizen.
“I said to the players after the game that the ones who managed to take us to the finals last season, many of them are not in the field right now or not in the team at all. But they showed us the way to compete,” the Orlando Pirates mentor added.
“They showed us the way to play these types of games. They are still contributing and this is the team’s achievement.
“I think we are not just winning in this tournament, we are playing memorable games. We are going to play one more game, which is going to be in our memories forever,” concluded the Orlando Pirates tactician.