Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Cuthbert Malajila has revealed he almost joined Orlando Pirates in 2013, but Mamelodi Sundowns hijacked the move which saw him ending up at Chloorkop.
After scoring 11 Premier Soccer League (PSL) goals for Maritzburg United in the 2012/13 season, Pirates came calling for Malajila’s signature.
But as he seemed headed for Pirates, having agreed terms and about to put pen to paper, Sundowns surfaced with a better offer.
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The former Zimbabwe international then made a sudden turn which culminated in six seasons at Sundowns, punctuated by a season loan stint at Bidvest Wits.