New Orlando Pirates star takes number jersey 23
After seven goals and one assist in 28 games, the 25-year-old Kwayiba has done enough to earn a move to the Sea Robbers.
Meanwhile, the Gqeberha-born talent has been spotted wearing the number 23 jersey during a preseason friendly match in Spain.
Kaizer Chiefs: Crisis in the wing positions? Sinoxolo Kwayiba in action for Bafana Bafana in the Cosafa Cup at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Image: @safanet/X
Meanwhile, his former boss at Pretoria Callies, Moses Malada, has offered a sparkling review on the new Orlando Pirates attacker. According to Malada, Kwayiba epitomises discipline, a defining trait in footballers' careers in Mzansi. 'The boy (Kwayiba) is easy to guide, and it is fulfilling to see his progress, which a lot of others can learn from,' said Moses Malada via Kick Off .
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'The top attribute about him is that he has the right attitude of an athlete. His discipline is a huge factor in all aspects of whatever he does both on and off the field, and that is important. If you keep the discipline in football, you will make it far, just like it is showing with Kwayiba, who is on the right track. He can even play overseas and that will be no surprise.
'I mention discipline about him because the boy was away from home while with us for a season, but he kept his discipline in place,' concluded Malada.
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