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Released Orlando Pirates star to sign for rookies?

Posted on August 10, 2025
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Former Orlando Pirates attacker Zakhele Lepasa may start looking for a new apartment in KwaZulu Natal’s leading city of Durban.

Durban City FC, the Betway Premiership’s rookies are reportedly targeting Lepasa to boost their attacking options ahead of the upcoming season.

The Soweto-born player could be joining his fourth top-flight club after TS Galaxy, SuperSport United and of course Orlando Pirates.

ZAKHELE LEPASA TO DURBAN CITY FC AFTER ORLANDO PIRATES?

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Zakhele Lepasa in action for Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership at the Orlando Stadium
Zakhele Lepasa in action for Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership at the Orlando Stadium. Image: Sowetan

According to Durban City’s chairman, Farouk Kadodia, the club formerly known as Maritzburg United have begun talks with the 28-year-old Lepasa’s camp.

“We are interested in Zakhele Lepasa,” Kadodia said via Soccer Laduma. “He is a very good striker and has previously worked with Coach Gavin Hunt. We’ve spoken to his agent and are now waiting to hear back.

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“There are other clubs interested in him. Football often comes down to who can offer more. While we may not have the biggest budget, we are keen on signing him if everything falls into place,” Kadodia concluded.

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  • Evidence Makgopa
  • Sinoxolo Kwayiba.

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