Thabiso Sesane: Orlando Pirates recall loan player

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is already building a team for next season and beyond. what does that mean for Thabiso Sesane?

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THABISO SESANE RETURNS TO ORLANDO PIRATES

After captaining All Stars FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season, including a fine performance against Pirates in the Nedbank Cup last 16, the 23-year-old central defender has been recalled.

Sesane, who hails from Rustenburg’s Boitekong, was spotted with the MTN8 winning squad Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium last weekend.

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— Thabiso Sesane (@SesaneThabiso) October 8, 2023

PLAYING COMPETITION FOR THABISO SESANE

Meanwhile, Sesane, who formerly captained Pirates’ DStv Diski Challenge team, is currently competing and learning alongside Riveiro’s four senior central defenders.

The first choice pair is Thapelo Xoki and Nkosinathi Sibisi, while Olisa Ndah and Sandile Mthethwa are the immediate reserves.

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PIRATES STAR SIPHO CHAINE ON HOW TO PRONOUNCE HIS SURNAME

Pirates supporters have a new darling in the goalkeeper Sipho Chaine after his MTN8 final heroics. Sadly, everyone has been saying his surname wrongly.

While the singing of his name will continue for the rest of the week, the surname pronunciation has to change, though.

Following Saturday night’s event at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium, the Buccaneers lifted the 2023 MTN8 title after a 3-1 win on penalties over Sundowns.

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The man of the night – Sipho Chaine – delivered heroics during the game and even better during the spot-kicks after the game ended goalless inside 90 minutes.

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The Bloemfontein-born star made two key saves during the game before saving three penalties from experienced players such as Bongani Zungu, Junior Mendieta and Tebogo Mokoena.

SIPHO CHAINE ON HIS SURNAME

Soon after the game, SuperSport TV’s Phumlani Msibi sought Chaine for a quick chat about his surname.

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While everyone had been saying “Tshayine,” the 26-year-old former Bloemfontein Celtic, Royal AM and Chippa United goalkeeper revealed that it is pronounced as “Chain,” the same way you pronounce the jewellery item on your neck. READ THE FULL STORY HERE AND WATCH THE VIDEO.