Will Thabang Monare still be at Orlando Pirates next season?

Orlando Pirates are set to extend the contract of Bafana Bafana midfielder Thabang Monare.

Monare made 91 appearances for the Buccaneers since joining the club 2020.

The former Bidvest Wits star’s current contract is due to come to a close in June.

Monare recently represented Bafana Bafana at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 34-year-old midfielder is expected to remain at the club for one more season.

THABANG MONARE TO REMAIN AT ORLANDO PIRATES

“Everything has been concluded in terms of a new contract for him (Monare). So far everything is sorted. He is happy to stay at the club and what is important is that the club also wants him to stay,” – an insider told Citizen.

“Another important thing is that coach Jose and the rest of the technical team want him to stay on at the club. There won’t be any changes to his old deal, just a contract renewal.

“Some players when they are at a position that he is at they tend to be offered salary cuts, but he is lucky because he will continue earning the salary that he is earning.”

Monare has conceded Bafana legend Jomo Sono helped him to have a strong mentality at Afcon. pic.twitter.com/iaaukDMYF8

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Former Orlando Pirates star Linda Mntambo looks set to be rewarded with a contract extension at Sekhukhune United.

The midfielder has made just two appearances for United this season. This was due to persistent injury problems.

Despite his injury struggles, Mntambo is viewed as a key member for the club both on and off the field of play!

According to the latest reports, Sekhukhune United view Mntambo as an ‘ambassador’! He will now be rewarded with a contract extension.

FORMER BUCS STAR TO BE REWARDED BY UNITED?

“The club is happy with him and the way he has recovered,” – an insider told SoccerLaduma regarding the former Orlando Pirates star.

“You know he is the club captain and they want to keep him as much as they. That’s why it’s the two years for now as they are also considering his age. He is 34 and in 2027 he will be 36. So it’s not a bad deal at all.

“He markets the team very well. He’s also a player they need even outside the playing field to market and promote the team.

“He has recovered from injury. Now he can play but even when he was not playing he was like the face of the club. That’s also why they want to keep him for another two more years.” a source concluded regarding the former Orlando Pirates star.