Orlando Pirates are expected to make some room in their striking department with a few players expected to make an exit before the start of next season.
Zakhele Lepasa, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Eva Nga, Ndumiso Mabena, Evidence Makgopa and Souaibou Marou are all facing uncertain futures at the moment, with the club expected to make calls on whether or not they will be part of the squad next season.
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According to information received by the Siya crew, Lepasa remains a target for SuperSport United, the club he spent time with on loan during the second half of the past season. SuperSport are looking at the possibility of keeping him for another season, as they feel he has the potential to make a mark both in the domestic league and continental front in the CAF Confederation Cup. It's understood that Lepasa is keen on staying with the Tshwane outfit and it's believed Gavin Hunt would like to have him on board.
Another player who could be heading out to spend time out on loan is Makgopa, who struggled to break into the team after his progress was hampered by injury early on in the season. Makgopa is understood to have attracted interest from Chippa United, who look set to have him on loan for the season.
Mabasa's future with the Buccaneers is unclear at the moment and indications are that Sekhukhune United are not so interested in making an effort to keep him for at least another season. Mabasa struggled to find some consistent form in the colours of Sekhukhune while on loan during the past season, but the the Siya crew understands that there is interest in his services and he will be weighing his options in the coming weeks to see what's best for him.
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Eva Nga has been linked with a possible return to Chippa, but the Buccaneers are considering keeping him on board for at least another season, due to the fact that the they will be participating in the CAF Champions League and they might need a striker of his physique to battle opposition defenders in the competition.
Mabena's future with the club is unclear at the moment, with an exit not being ruled out by the club, while Cameroonian Marou could be loaned out.
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