Orlando Pirates haven't announced this midfielder
Coming soon is the 23-year-old Mali international central midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko from Djoliba AC, who has signed a two-year deal.
Mariko, who is described as a workhorse in central midfield, was spotted doing his fitness and medical test at the club last week. Abdoulaye Mariko does his medical test as a new Orlando Pirates player. Image: orlandopirates/Instagram
Orlando Pirates transfer news: Teenage winger Makhehleni Makhaula
Thalente Mbatha
Simphiwe Selepe
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
Goodman Mosele
Selaelo Rasebotja
Sipho Mbule
Sihle Nduli
Masindi Nemtajela
Abdoulaye Mariko
*Kabelo Dlamini plays most games as a 10.
In the meantime, Ndlondlo is poised to join Chippa United before the new Betway Premiership season starts.
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