ORLANDO Pirates midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula is carrying an ambition to win the league with the Soweto side he grew up supporting. Makhehleni Makhaula is fulfilling a childhood and family dream by playing forOrlando Pirates. For him, there could be no better moment to savour the achievement than by helping the club return to the pinnacle of South African football this season.
Pirates are currently third in theBetway Premiership, just three points behind log leaders and reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played two games more. Having finished second in the log last season and secured a two domestic titles, the MTN8 and Carling Knockout, Pirates are widely tipped to finally knock Sundowns off their perch come May. That would mark a dream-come-true-season for everyone associated with Pirates, including Makhaula, who grew up supporting the club before finally donning the famous black jersey a few years ago.
Joining Pirates brought immense joy to Makhaula’s family. Many of his relatives and elders, including his late mother, were staunch Ghosts. That’s why winning the league for the first team since the 2011/12 season would make him proud.
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“It would mean a lot if we were to win the title,” Makhaula said. “I think even my mother – may her soul rest in peace – would be really proud of me. She was also a fan of Pirates, so I think she would be proud that I achieved something with the club I have always loved.
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