Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Bafana Bafana and former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lesedi Kapinga.
The 28-year-old joins The Buccaneers on a three-year-deal as a free agent following his departure from Sundowns when his contract ended in June.
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Kapinga has a chance to revive his career, having made just six appearances from Sundowns last season. The attacking midfielder was part of the Bafana Bafana squad that went as far as the semi-finals of the 2023 Cosafa Cup played in Durban recently.
"I'm not much of a talker because talk is cheap. All I'm focused on is to start training and working my way back to playing the game I love," Kapinga told Pirates' media.
The Buccaneers also confirmed that Kapinga, who will start training with the club this week, has been handed the number 21.
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Full club statement:
Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Lesedi Kapinga ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder, who recently played for Bafana Bafana in the COSAFA Cup, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal.
"I am pleased to join the Club," said Kapinga.
"I'm not much of a talker because talk is cheap. All I'm focused on is to start training and working my way back to playing the game I love."
Known for his flair, and creativity, Kapinga who formerly played for Black Leopards and Mamelodi Sundowns has 91 official matches under his belt, including 11 goals and 15 assists.
He will link up with his new team-mates this week and has been allocated the number 21.
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