Orlando Pirates have reportedly identified 19-year-old midfielder Kgwadi Molepo as a potential star for the future, and have given him the opportunity to train with the senior team.
Sources close to the club have revealed that the DStv Diski Challenge captain has caught the eye of the Buccaneers’ technical team and could soon be given a chance to showcase his skills.
“He is one of the few players who can play both in defence and midfield. He is a leader and that’s why he is the captain at the DDC side. The coaches have seen what he can do and that’s why they have given him the chance to train with the senior team. They want to keep most of their youngsters and that’s why they give them the chance to train with the senior team so that they get used to the system and culture of the club,” said one source.
The youngster is believed to be ready for higher level competition, and a different source added that Molepo is destined for topflight football soon if he can just keep his head down.
“He is grounded and disciplined and if he continues like this his future is bright. This chance to train with the main team is the way forward for him. I think what the management and technical team are doing is good in helping the team and the players themselves. So Kgwadi (Molepo) is one of those players that the team want to build the team for the future. Him training with the senior team will help build him as a player as well,” added the source.
