Mamelodi Sundowns reject Lesedi Kapinga and Orlando Pirates target is not worried about his future but he is focusing on Bafana Bafana duties.
Kapinga recently parted ways with Masandawana as his contract was not renewed and he is now part of the Bafana squad that will partake in the COSAFA Cup tournament.
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His agent Mushe Mashudu says his client is not having sleepless nights as far as his future is concerned but he is relaxed with his Bafana teammates.
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The former Black Leopards attacking midfielder, Kapinga has also been linked with a move to SuperSport United and Pirates but it seems he is not in a hurry to make a move just yet.
Mashudu said his client cannot afford to have worries over his next football home because that will distract him and not enjoy the Southern African regional tournament.
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“His focus right now is on doing well with Bafana at the Cosafa Cup and he is not worried by what is happening now,” Mashudu told Sowetan.
“If he is worried, it means he is not going to perform well for the national team. So he is not worried at all. He is focusing on this tournament to try and do well and help the team.”
At the same time, Mashudu revealed he is yet to receive any contact in relation to offers for Kapinga, adding that they are grateful to the DStv Premiership champions.
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The 28-year-old made six appearances for the Brazilians across all competitions last season as he competed against top talents such as Themba Zwane, Sipho Mbule, and Sphelele Mkhulise at the star-studded Sundowns.
“No one came to me. I have not received any call. I’m not going to lie with you,” Mashudu added.
“We are hoping that during the week we will get something. The only thing I can say is that we appreciate the opportunity that was given to us and we would like to wish Sundowns the best of luck.”
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EX-SUNDOWNS PLAYER IN TALKS WITH PIRATES
The South African reported that Pirates are currently negotiating a deal for the former Sundowns attacker who is valued at over R6 MILLION.
Jose Riveiro’s Pirates have initiated negotiations for Sundowns attacker, according to SoccerLaduma.
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Estimated at a staggering R6 million, sources close to Kapinga informed the Siya crew that the player was been informed that he would be leaving Sundowns.
The former Lidoda Duvha star moved to Chloorkop in 2020 and managed 39 appearances in his three-year stay as he chipped in with seven assists while netting four times across all competitions.
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