Orlando Pirates have made it clear that they are keen to bolster their
attack in an effort to turn around their goalscoring woes. According to
sources, the Soweto giants have turned their attention to Tanzanian
forward George Mpole, who currently plays in the Democratic Republic of
Congo for FC Saint Eloi Lupopo.
Mpole, 28, was the top goalscorer in the Tanzanian topflight last season,
beating Young African striker Fiston Kalala Mayele by one goal. It is
believed that Pirates expressed interest in the player during the 2022
July/August transfer window, however, the club and Geita Gold FC, Mpole’s
former club, could not agree on the asking price.
Sources have now revealed that Pirates have reignited their interest in
the striker. “What I can tell you is that Orlando Pirates have been
following the progress of the player since he was at Geita Gold. Even now
that they failed to sign him last year, they are still hunting for him.
They want him for next season. It seems they will open two or three
foreign spaces next season and George Mpole is supposed to fill up one of
those spaces,” the source reveals.
