Orlando Pirates are said to be the hot favourites to sign striker Ndumiso Mabena in the event that he gets his clearance from Royal AM this week.
The veteran forward was not registered to play by Royal AM and that left in limbo when his July and August wages, initially, were not paid.
Mabena approached the Premier Soccer League Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC), which ruled in his favour and ordered that AM reinstate him for the remainder of his contract…but the side owned by businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize reacted by suspending Mabena for alleged “misconduct”.
SABC Sport now reports that Mabena and Royal AM are closer to reaching a mutual agreement to terminate the player’s contract, and this is where Pirates come in.
“The Buccaneers would then take Mabena to beef up their striking department and orchestrate his return to a club he played for between 2004 and 2014, managing more than 70 games in that period.
“It is believed the experienced striker could add firepower to coach Jose Riveiro’s attack alongside Eva Nga and the currently in-form Zakhele Lepasa – and Mabena’s proven track record in front of goal is also a huge plus despite his age,” reported the public broadcaster.
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