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Orlando Pirates boss Irvin Khoza confirms the signing of Luis Boa Morte

Boa Morte joins Pirates

Posted: 2012-01-24 12:27

Orlando Pirates boss Irvin Khoza has confirmed the signing of Luis Boa Morte on an 18-month deal.  

Morte, an ex-Portuguese international, previously turned out for Arsenal and West Ham United in the UK.
 
The 34-year old won the English Premier League in 1998 with Arsenal and reunites with ex-West Ham teammate Benni McCarthy at the club.
 
Boa Morte was until recently in the books of Greek club, Larrissa but his contract was reportedly terminated at the European club and McCarthy convinced him to come down to South Africa.
 
Khoza says: "I must thank Benni McCarthy, who made me aware of the desire of Luis to play for Pirates… He is now owned by the spiritual owners of the team."
 
Boa Morte says: "I'm happy to be here to continue my football career and hopefully I will remain here for many seasons as long as I'm fit." 

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chiefs family : 2012-01-24 12:30

Good luck bro.

SisterP: 2012-01-24 12:31

Lucky Lengwathi (36 years old) Benni (35 years old) Benson Mhlong (31 years old) Mabalane (32 years old) Bao Morte (34 years old), PSl is becoming Italian league with oldies

thabiso wa lekhosi : 2012-01-24 12:32

hope he can bring da flair n beautiful football,gues its a gud aquisition 4bucks cz they'l need hs xperience in champions league

Kekana KC: 2012-01-24 12:34

Old People's Home.

Sky_up!: 2012-01-24 12:34

Welcome To The Retirement Village!!!!!!!

joe banana : 2012-01-24 12:35

owned by the spiritual owners of the club? shoo, who the hell are those now? now this is some scary, demonic news!

Qaddafi: 2012-01-24 12:37

this is good for the team, our intentions are very clear on what want going to play the rest of Africa. Preparation shows commitment. Way to go.

Malakane: 2012-01-24 12:38

Something is definetely wrong with our Chairman yes we need the exprience whose position will this guy play in ,nogal he is 34 years old, is our team becoming a an old age home for overseas madalas

FISTOS: 2012-01-24 12:39

lets wait and see,the way teams are reiforcing their squads im becoming jelous now,
can't we atleast get a free soul ohhhh sorry player,entlek who is scouting for us?can't the guy convince those players who got 6 months left and sign pre- contracts with them if there is no money,
we could have brought khanyeza back,cheese boy likes chiefs,meyeni is free in 6 months,

Tzozo: 2012-01-24 12:41

Yerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ! Sies Chibuku FC. Now they are turning our country into the new Qatar were retired soccer players go to suplement their pensions. I hear Jay Jay Okocha and Nwan*ko Kanu are also having talks with Irvin Khoza.

Tzozo: 2012-01-24 12:42

Let's face it. This Boa Morte guy was never a top-of-the range striker even during his playing days. What now in his retirement days ?

Nywereza: 2012-01-24 12:43

Call it what ever, and experience the best teacher to success. To play in champions league and sometimes on rough turf or grounds one needs experience.

Nywereza: 2012-01-24 12:45

It is a good call by the chairman to reinforce with the experience for the sole purpose to success.

KingPIRLO: 2012-01-24 12:45

Editor what is this?

coach2coach: 2012-01-24 12:47

I hope he is only signed to boost the squad for CAF Champions league otherwise aimless signing.

KING?: 2012-01-24 12:47

while others look at his age, we look at the opportunities that will come with his presence.

With Morte, Bennie,Mhlongo n Legwathi we are certain that the boys will be inspired and will learn from those who played at the highest level n locally.

Morte, do what Benni did, score goals n then goes the noise.

galaxyofstars: 2012-01-24 12:48

He speaks Pourtuguese coach speak pourtuguese i foresee a click with the coach already. Welcome boy who can stop us now?

Mfundisi One-Skipper Bakaniya: 2012-01-24 12:49

We will kill watever comes our way

KING?: 2012-01-24 12:50

Any club would choose Morte over Majoro, Parker or Kaizer lipstick.

He does n't have to be taught anything, he is a ready made, that need fitness.

Mgugudi: The Treble Addict: 2012-01-24 12:53

Again, hobos who do not understand the demands of playing in our beautiful continent are having a go at the Champs. Win the league 1st (unless you have, after turning the corner with only 6 matches in the season) then talk.

Very little has been happening in SA as far as knowledge desemination is concerned. We recycle coaches who contribute nothing to the SA football knowledge systems. If the likes of Benni & Morte can part their knowledge & change the psych of the likes of Tlou, Mashego & other young players, I support Khoza fully.

Mr T: 2012-01-24 12:55

not a good news to SA football development and entire Africa.

All psl Trophies : 2012-01-24 12:56

If he is ready made, why was his contract terminated?????????????????

I will agree with you King if you say he is a finished ready made material, that's why he decided to join the home of madalas.

gesh gurara : 2012-01-24 12:56

only the 34yrs r signed at phalish,kwavel,ikhehla bayasayina while downs is signing the future at abt 22yrs

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2012-01-24 12:57

Congrats Dr. Khoza for making another HISTORIC signing. Let's not worry about the spiteful animals from Nazoorena who always spew udoti on this site on our columns. If the table were the other way around, they'd be jumping and singing Hlokoloza like no tomorrow.

Now all that Khoza needs to do is have Boa Morte's name registered for the playas going to compete in Africa.

Aah, life is sweet while Chimps Funeral has been busy calling us to sell us their cheap funeral plan. Thanks, but NO THANKS!!! We're fine with our life cover of endless happiness via the trophies we keep collecting non-stop.

mas: 2012-01-24 12:57

Drunkards;News Cafe bitters;Stolen Gun Rats is competing with AC Milan and I don't see the necessity of Palacious of developing players...for what good reason!!!!

TP : 2012-01-24 12:58

Nothing against the man but just glad he didn't join Chiefs.

Even if he does well but signing on rumor its 30% success vs 70% failure.Pirates plays quick attacking game hence players like Clifford Ngobeni struggled as they are slow.Bennie McCarthy is also slow but he compensate that with awareness of his surrounding & improvises with passing.

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2012-01-24 13:00

Youth development, youth development that! Hey maan, when was the last time Kaizer Sr hired a local coach to coach his club? How's that for the development of local coaches? No wonder we have the Pitsos of this world.

So Nazoorena animals, tell us, when will ace khune be promoted from lifetime assistant coach to head coach?

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2012-01-24 13:01

ace khuse I mean

xee: 2012-01-24 13:02

mabalane's 33 old age yokwenene.

SUE : 2012-01-24 13:07

Kanu is also on his way to the retirement sty..I know khoza soon will propose that teams be allowed to have 8 players so that he can buy all in my time players from Europe.

KING?: 2012-01-24 13:07

How old is Majoro - what value does he add at Chiefs

How old is Parker - what has he achieved - why did he fail abroad - what value does he add at Chiefs

How old is Kaizer Jnr - Does he deserve to play for Chiefs or even soccer.

How old is Ngcobo - Why is he joining Platinum stars - what value is he adding at Chiefs.

These are just simple questions - Morte played at the very highest of the highest levels, he has a lot to offer.

Laaste Khosi: 2012-01-24 13:08

Welcome to South Africa Cow Morte.

Dooba OPC: 2012-01-24 13:09

Well done to fatty Mcfatty, he has proven to be a good replacement for Mbele and a mentor for Modisane in the business of marketing and scouting for Pierats. This clearly shows who is the successor of Oron duke should unforseen events force him to retire...

Welcome to retirement, Boa morte!

CAF Rule 14.1: 2012-01-24 13:10

@TP
Nothing against the man but just glad he didn't join Chiefs.

the difference between Pirates and Chiefs signings is that Pirates wants to defend trophies and win the Africa Champions Cup (demands vast experience) while Chiefs wants to try to win the domestic league(your Majoros&Masangos can achieve that)!
We have two completely differnt ambitions...

Zakumi.com : 2012-01-24 13:11

Boa Martin wlcum to 9k fc,did McCATTY told u that no player got the chrismas bonuse during December time bcose of the shortage of money

I WRITE WHAT I LIKE: 2012-01-24 13:11

WE SHALL WAIT EN SEE!

THIS SIGNING, SIGNING EN SIGNING, I HOPE IT BEARS PIRATES THE FRUITS.

34+35+36+31= 136 YEARS OLD.

(WHISTLING) THIS TEAM IS DOOMED TO NO FUTURE!

NIBATHATHA NIBASAPHI ABOMADALA ABANGAKA...AFTER ONE SEASON, THIS FOUR OLD DOGS WON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO BARK!

THEY WON'T EVEN GET AN ERECTION, LET ALONE TO KICK "FUTABAL".

JULIO "FUTABOL" LEAL WILL HAVE AN OLD AGE HEADACHE...SINCE HE IS AGEING HIMSELF...


HAHAHAHAHAHA...TALKING ABOUT BEING SHORT-SIGHTED...KHOZA IS GETTING CARRIED AND "TAKING" ADVANTAGE OF THE TRANSFER WONDOW PERIOD!!!

WHO IS NEXT...HMMMMMM...OH, DROGBA AND MESSI...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHTLITLITLITLITLITLITLI........

Arsenical: 2012-01-24 13:13

@Tzozo: He was never a strike, have ur facts straight b4 u comment.

Diehardbucs : 2012-01-24 13:14

Thank you Dr Khoza once more for making sure that our main goal of adding another * is posible.By doing so,we all know that it wont go down well to our enemies,hence they wl criticise the way they like but we wl respond with a star.We wl hit them hard until their family manager resigns.

facts : 2012-01-24 13:15

i just wanda if ol dis signings wil be eligible to play CAF since players are registered early for that.

mohlakoanek: 2012-01-24 13:16

yo the Old People's team, i wonder if they would be able to cope with the likes of Ajax,Golden Arrows and Wits with their youngest team

Mathe a Tau: 2012-01-24 13:17

WELL COME THE LAND OF CHAMPS BOY, WISH YOU LUCK.

Mathe a Tau: 2012-01-24 13:19

Lucky Lengwathi (36 years old) Benni (35 years old) Benson Mhlong (31 years old) Mabalane (32 years old) Bao Morte (34 years old), PSl is becoming Italian league with oldies.


HOW MANY TROPHIES ARE THEY DEFENDING ? EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE MACOWFE.

Mgugudi: The Treble Addict: 2012-01-24 13:19

KING?: 2012-01-24 13:07 [ Report ]

How old is Majoro - what value does he add at Chiefs

He models the dread locks for Juniors salon.


How old is Parker - what has he achieved - why did he fail abroad - what value does he add at Chiefs

Parker is a taxi driver that parks cars at KC. He has achieved a lot by using his expirience to park by just parking in the field of play without doing anything of note except to come out of parking hibbernation to score those gqubule penalties.

How old is Kaizer Jnr - Does he deserve to play for Chiefs or even soccer.

It's ungentleman like to ask a woman her age. He did not apply nor got voted for to play for daddy's team but she is a brilliant make-up artist.

How old is Ngcobo - Why is he joining Platinum stars - what value is he adding at Chiefs.

I have just ask my 5 year old son who Ngcobo is. He can't remeber him so he is just a rotten cabbage that VV did not cook yesterday. Can a veggie add value?


These are just simple questions - Morte played at the very highest of the highest levels, he has a lot to offer.

You are talking toungs, only english mvela is known at Naturena.

I WRITE WHAT I LIKE: 2012-01-24 13:20

KING?: 2012-01-24 13:07 [ Report ]



How old is Majoro - what value does he add at Chiefs

How old is Parker - what has he achieved - why did he fail abroad - what value does he add at Chiefs

How old is Kaizer Jnr - Does he deserve to play for Chiefs or even soccer.

How old is Ngcobo - Why is he joining Platinum stars - what value is he adding at Chiefs.

These are just simple questions - Morte played at the very highest of the highest levels, he has a lot to offer.
++==++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

YOUR AS.SESSMENT ON KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYERS IS BASED ON HATE AND NEGATIVE EMOTIONS.

TELL ME NOW, WHAT DID BENNI DO TO PIRATES AS YET? FOKOL, AS FAR AS WINNING TROPHIES IS CONCERN...BENNI IS NO LONGER HIMSELF...HE IS HERE IN MZANSI FOR S.HIT!

THIS SAME COLOURED ******* TURNED HIS BACK AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA IN TIMES OF NEED...NOW THAT HE PALYS FOR PIRATES WE MUST LOOK UP TO HIM..UYANYA WENA MAAN!

Hlabarinto : 2012-01-24 13:25

I still can't believe that Kaizer Chiefs blocked me from their facebook page for expressing my dissapointments on them concerning their failure to buy us quality players... Now i believe Bobsteak when he said he doesn't need us. Ja it's painful to be a chiefs supporter this days.

Ganadlha: 2012-01-24 13:26

All of you guys who are critising Bao Morte have u seen him playing?
so just shutup boys until you see him play then you can open your big mouths.and criticize him.
Me i saw welcom to the home of Champs buti.

Liesbeeck: 2012-01-24 13:27

With PSL title, NEDBANK Cup & Champions league up for grabs, I expect a lot from my team. I will judge new signings based on their performances on the pitch, not age, colour,previous clubs performances, ability or inability to speak English or IsiXhosa.

dafuncky: 2012-01-24 13:28

good aquisation by pierats, while my team is busy on sleep mode..wake khosi wake

Totalfootball : 2012-01-24 13:28

Ronaldhino should be next on the agenda.our chairman must get Leal to convince his countryman to come down to Parktown.we will then be the happiest people on earth.
Haters will talk but we shall prevail.

KING?: 2012-01-24 13:28

How old is Kaizer Jnr - Does he deserve to play for Chiefs or even soccer.

It's ungentleman like to ask a woman her age. He did not apply nor got voted for to play for daddy's team but she is a brilliant make-up artist.

My Champ Mgugudi: can i please laugh at this one, Its just too hot.
It's ungentleman like to ask a woman her age....LOL...lol....LOL

Mgugudi: The Treble Addict: 2012-01-24 13:28

I WRITE WHAT I LIKE:2012-01-24 13:20 [ Report ]

BLUH, BLUH, BLUH.....

THIS SAME COLOURED ******* TURNED HIS BACK AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA IN TIMES OF NEED...NOW THAT HE PALYS FOR PIRATES WE MUST LOOK UP TO HIM..UYANYA WENA MAAN!
________

Tjo! I have never seen a racist hobo before.

Maskito: 2012-01-24 13:30

WRITE WHAT I LIKE: 2012-01-24 13:20 [ Report ]

Ucabanga kancane sani!!!

One of those chiefs fan who followed chiefs because they admired Dr Khumalo's S curl & colourfull jersey. nx!

Liesbeeck: 2012-01-24 13:32

As for Morte, just like I did/do with Bartlett(then 36yrs when he joined chips),shoes (then 37yrs when he joined chips), currently Bartman 40yrs, Tendai(tinashe) 34, I will judge him based on his performances and nothing else. Doomsayers made noise about Benni`s age when he joined Pirates but were only interested in paka`s performances. We know how far have these two fared thus far in their respective teams.

KING?: 2012-01-24 13:32

Chiefs fans who are wise are asking valid and relevant questions to their team manager and all Bobbie does is to block them on team's facebook page n website.

Whats happening at NATURENA: Pirates fans please forgive these hobos who are making noise, they have no where else to go, maybe this is their way of wanting to join THE SUPERBRAND WITH A GALAXY OF STARS.

Mara u Chairman Khoza udlalile Ngo Tshumayelo - This boy's move is like the one of Klate, he brings winning mentality to already winning team.

I LOVE U KHOZA

TP : 2012-01-24 13:32

Caf Rule!So Pirates is only concerned abt Champions league according to you?

I'm giving my opinion on what will make Morte to fit into Pirates play,not if Chiefs is better or what.

If Boa Morte is slow he will struggle at Pirates.Maybe at Chiefs he would play.

But b4 u get judgemental & mis read my post,all I'm saying is Pirates midfielders are all attack minded,even defensive ones.This excludes Ngobeni as he is more on defensive than also attacking & if Boa Morte is slow he will have an impact in taking a ball forward quickly.

Simple as that.Give ur reasons on football,not on because ur Pirates & I'm Chiefs.

KING?: 2012-01-24 13:34

Maskito:

WRITE WHAT I LIKE:

Ucabanga kancane sani!!!

One of those chiefs fan who followed chiefs because they admired Dr Khumalo's S curl & colourfull jersey. nx!

ICHU WANTHUNGELA Maskito ISHI mara mfana, uybulele lebhari

Totalfootball : 2012-01-24 13:36

I can imagine the car park of Pirates players,the Ferrari of this world,the Porsche,Aston Martin you name them.this are the players who are millionaires,they live the highest lives,they live in big & expensive houses and they drive the most expensive cars you could think about.they are superstars,and people hero worshipped them!
Some of us are proud to be associated with this team.

Hlabarinto : 2012-01-24 13:36

I still can't believe that Kaizer Chiefs blocked me from their facebook page for expressing my dissapointments on them concerning their failure to buy us quality players... Now i believe Bobsteak when he said he doesn't need us. Ja it's painful to be a chiefs supporter this days.

KING?: 2012-01-24 13:37

TP: slow players can be utilize effectively by wise coaches of this world eg Morere, Peri Peri Motapa, Mbuthu,Veron.

u sometimes use them to lower the tempo of the game or bring in a different dimension to the game.

Is Ar.senal playing slow football as compared to Pirates, same question for West ham. Lets not pre-judge him.

mno: 2012-01-24 13:43

Thank you Mr. Chairman, in you we trust. Boa Morte, as one of the spiritual owners of the bucs team, you're welcome.I hope your experience will come in handy in the mighty ghost ship.

Mister not so nice guy: 2012-01-24 13:48

Watch and learn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGPG9YdKymg

brazilitto : 2012-01-24 13:54

And what u call dis deal.. Hheee it a no5 deal DIY yamampela. AboDawane bathenga ama Boerawors abanye bathenga amathumbu eyngulumbe. Cha uKhoza usethenga estolo sendiya madoda" thenga baba yena shibhile, thena lapha munye"

lamito : 2012-01-24 13:58

welcome home boa but Mr. Chairman what about e strikers

Balotelli: 2012-01-24 14:03

Yoh....! Fight for the winger position (Left/Right) & be the judge:
Pelembe/Laffor & Mokoena/Myeni...
vs
Tshabalala/Lebese & Masango/Nale/Dladla
vs
Klate/Mayambela & Segolela/Mabalane

mno: 2012-01-24 14:15

@TP, Boa Morte is not a slow player so rest assured. he will fit in quiet well in the bucs ship

Jealous Down: 2012-01-24 14:19

Retirement village of our league... Wonders never end. Signing everything that moves? There's a difference in being a good football administrator and having football brains, Khoza is proving that he is a good administrator but he has no football brains...

Scirocco 'R': 2012-01-24 14:33

sum ppl neva learn, i blame it to der ignoranc though.
what wer u sayin when we sign Benni? al sort of critics neh
wht wer u sayin abt Lekgwathi last season. madala ths madala that
as much as i had faith in Parker upon joinin our rivals i neva critisyzd him bt the question now is "what is he there for'?
people bear in mind tht OPFC is nt jst an old ppl home as u say, all PSL trophies r headin to the same direction(Parktown)-unlike a certain team i wont mention, from Kloorkop.

KING i follow u on this one my boet
"With Morte, Bennie,Mhlongo n Legwathi we are certain that the boys will be inspired and will learn from those who played at the highest level n locally.
"

Up The Bucs ... more ching-ching less yada-yada.

Undisputed Double-Trebble Champ Mopheme: 2012-01-24 14:40

Iyoo..! Khoza is becoming an untouchable these days. He is signing players from boAr.senal now..! Iyo..! While others are wishing their players go to England Mvela but Khoza is bringing them here..! Shapa Dr Khoza shapaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..!!! Iyoooooooooooo..!!!

dafuncky: 2012-01-24 14:42

SAians have their eyes wrongly positioned on unworthy things..i thought we had Mr. Moshoeu doin business for us and won several cups for us..this thing of age is nuts, only the mind and body of a playa is important..otherwise age doesnt play football

KING?: 2012-01-24 15:00

How old is Masango, Shabba n Lebeso also the 4 legs one and what value are they adding considering their age.

Lets also look at Nomvethe vs young strikers in the PSL.

chuck: 2012-01-24 15:39

The same comments came after the Benni signing...Khoza is looking beyond performance on the pitch,the influence such players have in the psychological aspects of the game are invaluable.I wouldnt be surprised if Benni was made a 'striker coach' or given some role in the team where his experience will be utilized.I may not agree with most of the decisions taken by the club but i have learned to trust in the chairman as he has proven that he knows what he is doing.The is a reason why pirates has been winning everything and you can lie to yourself and call it luck just to console yourself but deep down inside you know it is due to proper management and hunger in that team...

Sibu: 2012-01-24 16:45

What a great signing. Africa here we come.

motoung : 2012-01-24 23:29

Who is this madala? experience, pathetic, knows all rats fans:

Hangwanie: 2012-01-25 07:32

I am a Khosi fan, some guys are jealousy of Pirates signees, saying it is an old age home, does that matters? As long as they are getting the results what more do they want. Look at our team KC, what have they achieved with the young team?

Rugambi Sumbuni Fidèle : 2012-01-25 08:42

Sibu you must know that playing in Africa Champions League is another story my friend...I think you undestand.

makonka: 2012-01-25 08:50

Arrise Bhakaniya Arrise, thanks Dr. Khoza u no what we need as fans... keep it up.....

Stones: 2012-01-25 09:22

Boa please make sure that you prove a point my friend or else hahahahahahahah..............You must show the hungry Zebraz wat u made of.