Playing for a club as prestigious as Orlando Pirates is a dream for many players, but Ntsako Makhubela was reluctant about returning to the side after a successful spell away.
The 28-year-old midfielder earned game time and found form at Durban team Lamontville Golden Arrows from 2019 to 2021. He
His eye-catching performances led to Pirates, where he was a youth player, signing him back ahead of last season. The skilful midfielder has battled to replicate his famous slick moves at Bucs, and is yet to play in a competitive match this season. The player made 16 appearances in all competitions last season under then co-coaches Mandla Ncikazi, who also coached him at Arrows, and Fadlu Davids.
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