PROFILE

By Nick Said

Linda Mntambo may have had a slow start to the season, but the Orlando Pirates midfielder has had a growing influence on the side as they prepare to travel to SuperSport United for a crucial Absa Premiership fixture on Wednesday.

Mntambo grew up supporting the Buccaneers and has got to live his dream of wearing the black and white this campaign following a move from Chippa United at the start of the campaign.

The 29-year-old spent only six months with the Chilli Boyz and before that was a stalwart in the National First Division with Jomo Cosmos, but is now relishing the opportunity to play for one of the country’s glamour