An emotional moment. Orlando Pirates fans bid farewell to Innocent Maela
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Wednesday, May 28, Orlando Pirates played their final Premier League match of the season against Marumo Gallants. This encounter was especially moving for one of the Pirates' key players.
Details: This game marked the last appearance for Orlando Pirates captain and left-back Innocent Maela. The defender's contract with the club has expired, and the management has decided not to renew it.
It remains unclear whether Maela will continue his playing career at another club or take on a management role at Orlando Pirates.
The Pirates' final match of the season ended in a 1-1 draw. Orlando finished second in the league, trailing the champions by 12 points.
Recently, we reported that Orlando Pirates have identified another candidate for the head coach position.
Recall: It was previously reported that Orlando are not willing to sell Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The club believes the young talent deserves a new challenge and a move to a European side.
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