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Monare facing uncertain Pirates future?

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Thabang Monare is facing an uncertain future at Orlando Pirates, the Siya crew has learnt, despite having featured for the team this season.

The experience­d midfielder has featured in five of the eight matches played to date by the Buccaneers, having made four starts and one substitute appearance under Jose Riveiro.

However, following the arrival of Ndabayithe­thwa Ndlondlo, who is expected to rekindle the remarkable combinatio­n he had with Miguel Timm at Marumo Gallants in Pirates’ midfield, Monare could be affected by the changes.

In addition, with the Soweto giants being linked to Stellenbos­ch FC and Bafana Bafana midfielder Sibongisen­i Mthethwa, it could also have an impact on the 33-year According to one source, Monare’s name came up in one of the discussion­s as a possible swap deal for Mthethwa.

“Pirates is still interested in Sibongisen­i ‘Ox’ Mthethwa and expect the club to come back again for him in the next transfer window,” said the source.

“Thabang Monare’s name had been mentioned in a potential swap deal for Mthethwa to go to Pirates, although it is unclear if Stellenbos­ch will be keen to sign him as they are known to be a club that believes so much in young players,” the source added.

At the end of last season, Monare was one of the players that were released by the club as part of a mass

exodus, though there was a U-turn and the former Jomo Cosmos man returned after agreeing to a oneyear deal.

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