Orlando Pirates pull plug on R70m star: Kaizer Chiefs in the hunt

Orlando Pirates pull plug on R70m star: Kaizer Chiefs in the hunt

Orlando Pirates have officially stepped back from the race to sign Congolese goal machine Fiston Mayele, despite years of admiration and attempts to lure him to Soweto. The Buccaneers had identified the Pyramids FC striker as a top priority, dating back to the era of Spanish head coach José Riveiro. At the time, Pirates sought to strengthen their frontline with a proven finisher, and Mayele ticked all the right boxes. “Orlando Pirates have been …