Orlando Pirates make decision on Nkanyiso Zungu

Orlando Pirates have decided on the future of Nkanyiso Zungu, who was on loan at Richards Bay for the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season.

Zungu was shown the exit door at Richards Bay last week after he was allegedly found guilty of ill discipline.

The central midfielder joined the Natal Rich Boyz at the start of the campaign. The aim was for him to get game time after struggling to establish himself as a regular starter at Pirates.

Zungu has had a poor showing for Richards Bay, who are in their maiden season in the Premiership.

The former Stellenbosch midfield maestro made 11 appearances in the league for Richards Bay. He was in the starting line-up only six times, with five other appearances from the bench.

With Zungu’s future at Pirates being the subject of speculation since the KZN outfit released him, indications are that Pirates have decided on his future.

MIKE MAKAAB CONFIRMS ORLANDO PIRATES OPTED AGAINST RENEWING NKANYISO ZUNGU’S CONTRACT

His agent Mike Makaab has revealed that the Soweto giants opted against exercising the option to extend Zungu’s contract.

“He [Nkanyiso Zungu] is not going back to Pirates, his contract with Pirates has come to an end,” Makaab told Gagasi FM.

“They had the option to extend his contract, which they haven’t exercised, so at the end of June [2023], Zungu will be a free agent.

“As I said, the most important thing is to give him the right sort of support and advice. And for his family and close friends to do the same thing.

“Give him the right support and advice because he’s a super-talented player. He just needs to get his personal issues under control.

“If he does, I still believe in the young man. I think he’s got so much to prove,” Makaab concluded.

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