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Orlando Pirates transfer news: Heartbreak for African star

Posted on July 30, 2025
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Orlando Pirates were forced to send a player that was on trial at the club back home due to injury.

The Buccaneers were left impressed with him however due to his injury, a deal is now off the table!

Let’s take a look at all of the important details below.

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Sakala’s move to Orlando Pirates called off

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Lethal Zambian striker Enock Sakala Jr’s dream move to Orlando Pirates has been called off.

The former Chippa United man spent the last month on trial at the Buccaneers.

Despite impressing the club’s coaching staff, a potential deal is now off the table due to him picking up an injury!

“Enock Sakala Jr. has gone back home to Zambia after picking up an injury while on trial at Orlando Pirates. He was doing well and showing signs of hunger, but the knock proved to be costly,” an insider told Soccer Laduma.

“He is unlikely to get the deal now and it’s unclear if he will be getting another opportunity at the club any time soon.”

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Who should lead the line for Pirates next season?

Boitumelo Radiopane, Evidence Makgopa, Tshegofatso Mabasa or Yanele Mbuthuma? Who do you think should be the lead striker for Orlando Pirates next season?

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