Pirates’ legendary defender urges club to sign Maritzburg duo

Orlando Pirates legendary defender Lucky Lekgwathi has sent the names of two new signings to Bucs’ chairman Irvin Khoza, urging him to bring them on board.

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Following heated speculation linking Maritzburg United star duo Richard Ofori and Rushine De Reuck with a possible move to the mighty Buccaneers, the former Pirates captain has identified them as the missing pieces of the puzzle for the Soweto giants.

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Richard Ofori Goalkeeper with Rushine De Reuck of Maritzburg United.
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The 43-year-old retired defender believes that signing the duo would help the Sea Robbers in order to challenge for the league in the 2020/21 season.

“First the goalkeeper Richard Ofori, I like the guy you know. Sometimes I wish I was still playing alongside him. He’s one of the players I need at Orlando Pirates,” the double treble-winning legend told KickOff.com.

Lekgwathi identifies De Reuck as another player who can make a huge impact and believes he would be a good investment for the club as he is still young.

“As much as the chairman has assembled a good squad, I would also like him to add Rushine De Reuck. I watched him in the Telkom Knockout and I would give him player of that tournament,” Lekwathi says.

“He really did magic in there and has been consistent in the league too. I remember against Kaizer Chiefs at Mbombela giving Samir Nurkovic a hard time, and I said that boy, if I was a coach, I would’ve signed him. And I so wish Pirates can get him.”