Will ‘Duku Duku’ be promoted to the Orlando Pirates first team?

Orlando Pirates legend Joseph Makhanya has proven his coaching talent at the club over the past two years.

‘Duku Duku’ was appointed as the club’s head coach at the DStv Diski Challenge in September 2022.

In his first season in charge, the Buccaneers finished a narrow second behind SuperSport United.

Last season, Orlando Pirates again competed for the title, but ultimately finished in third place in the log standings.

Makhanya also groomed the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng and Jabulani Mokone for the first team.

With a new assistant coach vacancy becoming available, there is talk of Makhanya being promoted to the first team!

Makhanya remains with the Orlando Pirates reserve team

An insider has since dismissed the idea of ​​Joseph Makhanya joining the club’s first team to replace Sergio Almenara.

According to a reputable local publication Football LadumaMakhanya will continue in his role as head coach of the club’s reserve side.

“They’re just rumors. Yes, it would be good for someone like him, who is a club legend, to get such an opportunity in the first team, but that has not been discussed at this stage,” an insider told the publication.

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In other news, Orlando Pirates fullback Bandile Shandu looks set to stay at the club next season.

Shandu struggled for game time last season and reports suggested his time at the club was over.

The fast defender only made sixteen appearances for Jose Riveiro last season.

More worrying for Shandu was the fact that only seven of his 16 appearances were starting the line-up.

Initial reports suggested the former Maritzburg United star could be heading to SuperSport United as a free agent, but his agent has since emphatically refuted that claim.

According to his agent Mike Makaab, Shandu still has one year left on his current contract with Orlando Pirates.

The experienced agent then provided some clarity about Shandu’s situation at the Mayfair club. Check out the details below.

Shandu still has one year left on his contract – Makaab

“I don’t know where the rumors come from because Bandile Shandu’s contract with Pirates expires in June 2026,” Makaab said. iDiski times

“He is happy at the club and the club is happy with him. He is struggling with an injury. He is in the middle of his rehabilitation program.”

Shandu has made 87 appearances for the Buccaneers since joining the club in 2021. Transfer marketit is valued at around R17 million.