The latest news on Bradley Ralani and Zakhele Lepasa's futures has drawn some comments from Soccer Laduma readers. Take a look!
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Stories on Zakhele Lepasa confirming the end of his loan at SuperSport and Kaizer Chiefs being linked with veteran forward Bradley Ralani has seen a host of SL readers take to the comment section.
Read: Pirates' Big Lepasa Decision Made
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It looks like Zakhele Lepasa's future at Orlando Pirates is looking more certain ahead of the 2023/34 season.
Bafana Bafana striker has been enjoying some fruitful game time at SuperSport United under Gavin Hunt and has been pivotal for Hugo Broos in the national team this year.
Unfortunately for Matsatsantsa, they will not be able to hold on to Lepasa after he took to his social media pages to confirm his exit from the club after a short-term loan spell, that saw him score twice in nine league appearances.
Here's how the readers reacted to the "Pirates' Big Lepasa Decision Made" story:
"This boy is good. He plays like how Giroud was at Arsenal, creating space in and around the box. His hold up play is also amazing.
"This boy's game is more layered and nuanced, he only needs a coach who can utilise what he already possesses," says sizweking.
"You played well at SuperSport," says sbusisogumede16.
"The boy has proven himself at national team level. I just hope Bucs are not going to stifle his development in the national team by constantly benching him. In my view, teams like Pirates and Downs have more than enough players to keep them going for two to three seasons.
"The more they sign the more quality players get relegated to the bench and sadly so if these are national team materials. The next thing, we will be fighting with Broos and blaming SAFA if our national team doesn't win anything, forgetting where the root cause of the problem is," says gsithole.
"2 goals is improvement?," says Vha Musanda Cosmos na Bucs.
"Performance has improved and he is more involved in the game unlike previously he looked disinterested. Remember the role of a striker is not only to score goals," responds Fela to the comment above.
Read: Chiefs Talking To Former Sundowns Winger?
After parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns, 35-year-old attacker Bradley Ralani has been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs.
Different Siya Crew sources have indicated that Amakhosi could be talking to the experienced winger, with the Glamour Boys looking to add to their six signings this transfer window.
The club is also said to be looking at Richards Bay's Sanele Barns as they look to strengthen their depth on the wings.
Here's how the readers reacted to the "Chiefs Talking To Former Sundowns Winger?" story:
"Lies! Chiefs cannot sign a 35-year-old after letting go of many for the same reasons," says khothakhosi.
"He's too old. Give young players a fair chance," says sbusisogumede16.
"At 35 years, he is too old for Chiefs," says Boss Ngida.
"As long as he played for Sundowns, he is good enough for Chiefs. They enjoy Sundowns' rejects," says Saavedra.
"This one is a very good player. I would also welcome him aboard," says oupaphiri27.
"Will these players fit in Ntseki's style of play? eg: Chivaviro, Mmodi, and Ralani if he gets signed," says makhause(2).
"He didn't do much to convince the coach that he can do better than the current squad, but I said some players do better somewhere, others elsewhere," says Bucs365.
"Mr. brains this one. More like the late Shoes Moshoeu towards the end of his playing career. Why are we so cynical here in Mzansi? Someone is yet to assume his coaching duties already he is labelled a failure.
"A player is considered over the hills here in Mzansi when he reaches 30. How old is Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema, Modric? How old was Shoes when he led Chiefs to their first league title after how many donkey's years?
"The statement has a question mark which at this stage, is merely a speculation, but this is one player I wouldn't mind having at Naturena. Physically, he's in a tip-top condition," says gsithole.
"Great player this one, his age really doesn't matter and can be a regular in most of the clubs in the DSTV Premiership," says mthunzijack7.
"He did fantastically well for Cape Town City. Downs had already a bloated squad when they signed him. It was obvious that he was earmarked for the bench.
"A total injustice to the player of his quality. Hope this time he will make a wise decision," responds gsithole to the comment above.
"I hope this is not true. If it is, they have completely lost it. They should have signed Siphiwe Tshabalala when he came back from Turkey if they wish to turn Naturena into a place of oldies.
"Shabba is by far better than this speedster," says siyaz.
"Should have signed Jali and Domingo instead," says shabanguntuthuko.
"Go and enjoy your pension," says Saavedra.
"Ralani is a quality player, no doubt about that, but my worry is his age. Maybe Chiefs can give him a one-year contract. The quality is there," says @mapuh.
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