Orlando Pirates attacker Zakhele Lepasa has given a charming assessment of the club’s rising star Relebohile Ratomo.
Lepasa, who came through the Pirates’ development structures, spent the second round of the 2022/23 DStv Premiership campaign on loan at SuperSport United.
The 26-year-old striker struggled to cement a regular place in the starting line-up under head coach Jose Riveiro last season. As a result, Lepasa made 13 appearances in all competitions for the Buccaneers and scored just a single goal.
Meanwhile, Ratomo was introduced to the Pirates faithful last season after starring in the club’s DStv Diski Challenge side.
The skilful youngster scored one goal and contributed one assist in his two appearances in the league last season.
In his short spell in the Pirates first team, Ratomo has won the hearts of many football fanatics with his technical abilities and attacking prowess.
With Ratomo promising to be one of the best talents in the Premiership, Lepasa has given his glaring assessment of the youngster.
ZAKHELE LEPASA HEAPS PRAISES RELEBOHILE RATOMO
“How I wish it was possible for people to witness [Relebohile] Ratomo play football every day of the week,” said Lepasa.
“It’s hard to put in words how good he is, he’s way ahead of his times. Way ahead.”
Ratomo will be competing with Thembinkosi Lorch, Kabelo Dlamini, Fortune Makaringe, Vincent Pule, Monnapule Saleng and Katlego Otladisa for a place in the starting line-up.
Furthermore, Pirates added new faces to their squad as they look to compete in domestic competitions and CAF Champions League.
Amongst players who have joined the Soweto giants are Melusi Buthelezi, Siphelo Baloni, Patrick Maswanganyi and Katlego Otladisa.
Pirates also parted ways with Collins Makgaka, Nkanyiso Zungu, Kopano Thuntsane, Ndumiso Mabena, and sent Boitumelo Radiopane and Azola Tshobeni on loan.
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