Baroka FC star Tshepho Mashiloane has opened up on his much-anticipated switch to Orlando Pirates for the upcoming 2024/25 season.
Mashiloane was a key member of the Bakgaga squad in the just-ended Motsepe Foundation Championship season, having featured in 29 matches across all competitions for the Limpopo club.
The 23-year-old helped Baroka finish in eighth place in the SA football second-tier with 41 points after 30 games.
Mashiloane is a versatile player who can operate as a right-back and as a defensive midfielder.
At the beginning of the 2024/25 season, the talented player was heavily linked with a potential move to Sekhukhune United. Unfortunately, the negotiations were not fruitful.
A few months later, in March this year, FARPost reported that the Buccaneers were keen to sign Mashiloane and his teammate Kabelo Kgositsile from Baroka.
TSHEPHO MASHILOANE ON HIS ORLANDO PIRATES MOVE FOR THE NEW SEASON
Mashiloane disclosed that he would have loved joining the Soweto giants after assisting his team to gain promotion to the Betway Premiership; however, he feels the club can achieve that [gain promotion] next season.
“I would have loved to go to Orlando Pirates knowing that I have promoted my team [Baroka FC],” Mashiloane told journalists in KwaMashu.
“But I believe the guys will do well next season and promote the team. The chairman [Khurishi Mphahlele] has supported me and my move to Pirates and is happy.
“I will have to up my game when I get there [to Pirates] so I can stay competitive. I would love to get a chance to play in the cup competitions like the Carling Knockout Cup, MTN8, and Nedbank Cup. But I understand I need to work hard to earn it. I want to achieve a lot of things at Pirates.”
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