Orlando Pirates strikers Boitumelo Radiopane and Evidence Makgopa have revealed the two new signings that have impressed them following the Buccaneers' pre-season camp.
The Soweto giants are back on South African soil after a nearly two-week-long pre-season camp in Spain.
They played four friendly matches during that period, which opened an opportunity for the club's new signings to showcase their capabilities, albeit in a non-competitive space.
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Among those were Tshepang Moremi, Sihle Nduli, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Yanela Mbuthuma, Tshepho Mashiloane, Masindi Nemtajela, and Nkosikhona Ndaba. Additionally, Sipho Mbule and Oswin Appollis were also signed, as was Kamogelo Sebelebele, although the latter did not travel to Spain.
Speaking on Radio2000 on Thursday evening, Radiopane said he had been most impressed by former Gallants' playmaker Nemtajela.
"For me, I think I have known almost all the players [from previously playing with them], but I think the one I only recently got to play with was Nemtanjela from Marumo Gallants.
"I recently got to play with him at the COASA FA Cup when we played in Bloemfontein. I think he is also a very good player. Very mobile, full of quality, but we will see.
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Meanwhile, teammate Makgopa singled out left-back Ndaba, also signed by Pirates from Richards Bay.
"The player that impressed me and I was not familiar with was Ndaba," Makgopa added.
"Ndaba, from Richards Bay. That Boy impressed me. He is kind of like Hotto. I was surprised, but most of the time I had seen him, but now I can see that okay..."
The Sea Robbers will kick start their 25/26 season with an MTN8 quarter-final clash against Polokwane City on Saturday, 2 August. The match will be played at Orlando Stadium.
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