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Barker believes Zungu was not 'psychologically' ready to join Orlando Pirates

The 24-year-old was a deadline day signing for the Buccaneers in January and is yet to feature for his new club

Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker believes that Nkanyiso Zungu is a technically gifted midfielder, but was not yet “mentally” ripe to join Orlando Pirates.

Zungu narrowly beat the transfer deadline in January to sign for the Buccaneers from Stellenbosch in a much-hyped move which heightened expectations on him.

After making 17 appearances across all competitions for the Western Cape side this season, the midfielder’s switch to the Soweto giants is yet to yield competitive action.