'I made a reference to Pirlo.' Makhaula's teammate compares him to a world champion

The arrival of veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula at Orlando Pirates in the winter of 2023 did not spark great expectations. However, even at 35, he manages to be one of the leaders of the South African football giant, prompting his teammates to compare him to iconic players.

Details: Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki does not shy away from comparing him to... world champion Andrea Pirlo, noting that with his move from Milan to Juventus, Pirlo became an even more influential player despite his age.

Quote: "I referenced Pirlo - the older he got, the better he played, and it seems the same applies to 'Cash' [Makhaula]. We've played together for five seasons, and with each season he gets only better. This inspires all of us: age is not a limit. He is someone who cannot be faulted for his effort, he always gives 100 percent," Xoki is quoted as saying by the Kickoff website.

Reminder: Previously, Orlando Pirates faced challenges in extending the contract with their head coach Jose Riveiro.