Orlando Pirates are on the verge of signing Zimbabwean wonderkid midfielder Prince Ndlovu, who is set to travel to South Africa next week to complete his transfer to the club. The transfer comes at the perfect time, with Relebohile Mofokeng nearing a highly anticipated move to Europe.
Ndlovu, a mere 18 years old, has caught the eye with his appearances for Highlanders in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, where his technical ability, ball control, and attacking prowess have drawn widespread acclaim. Pirates view him as an in-the-long-term project and Mofokeng’s natural successor, with Mofokeng having been a standout performer but set to move to a foreign country on transfer.
Sources close to Mofokeng confirm that his attempt to move abroad has been engineered by his parents, who have been secretly laboring to bring about the change in a bid to secure a good life for their son. The sensation youngster has already begun the process of securing a visa, with preparations made in earnest for what is poised to be a record-breaking departure.
Pirates wasted no time in preparing for his exit, speeding up their chase of Prince Ndlovu to ensure continuity in midfield possibilities. The Zimbabwean teenager will undergo medicals and complete his individual terms shortly after he arrives in South Africa.
In theory, all things going well, Ndlovu could be officially presented as a Buccaneer before the club returns to preseason planning—opening a new chapter for Orlando Pirates.
