Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of their long term target Issa Sarr from Platinum Stars, while Goal has information on a Bucs swap deal coming up The former Selegalese international player had already been touted as Andile Jalis replacement since the depature of the hard-tackling midfielder from Orlando Pirates in January. Orlando Pirates Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Issa Sarr from Platinum Stars, the statement read on the Bucs official twitter handle. The 27-year-old former Chippa United central midfielder was also linked with SuperSport United, but the Buccaneers have since beaten Matsatsantsa for his signature. Meanwhile, Goal is reliably informed that the Buccaneers are still locked in negotiations with Dikwena regarding another Stars player, Mogakolodi Ngele. A deal involving the Botswana international forward could include another Bucs player joining Stars in a swap deal. Dikwena are said to be keen on acquiring the services of Bucs striker Ndumiso Mabena. The lanky player is currently out of the country, on national duty for Botswana, as they prepare to take on Burundi in an Afcon 2015 second leg qualifier in Gaborone on Saturday.
Posted on: Tue, 27 May 2014 19:27:45 +0000