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Orlando Pirates already feels like home for Fortune Makaringe

New Orlando Pirates midfielder Fortune Makaringe is relishing the prospect of making his debut for the team against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

The Buccaneers are set to renew their rivalry with Amakhosi in a highly-anticipated Carling Black Label Cup match at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

Makaringe, who officially joined the Soweto giants from Maritzburg United earlier this month, thanked the club and its fans for giving him a warm welcome.

"I am at home. They have actually welcomed me very well together with the other new players," Makaringe said.

"I would like to thank the supporters as this Carling Black Label Cup is about them.