Orlando Pirates were keen to sign a top target from Stellenbosch on Deadline Day, but they missed out on a deal by a matter of seconds.
New Zealand star Andre De Jong is staying with Stellenbosch.
This, despite a last-ditch effort from Pirates to sign the midfielder.
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Stellenbosch Chief Executive Officer Rob Benadie confirmed ongoing contract talks with New Zealander attacking midfielder Andre De Jong. The 28-year-old has 10 caps for his country.
“No, that deal is not done yet; it might be done in the next few hours,” Benadie told iDiski Times.
“But it’s not done yet, and we’re hoping that he stays with us,” he added.
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