South African midfielder Makhehlene Macaula is facing an uncertain future at the Orlando Pirates as he nears the expiration of his contract.
Macaula, who turns 34 this year has less than two months left on his current contract with the South African giants. The
The highly-profiled midfielder joined Pirates in January 2023 after ending his spell with fellow South African club AmaZulu FC.
Since joining the club, Macaula has established himself as an integral member of the team and delivered outstanding performances this season.
This season, the midfielder has made 40 appearances across competitions for Pirates, and his experience and leadership qualities have been crucial to the team’s success.
Traditionally, Pirates hardly offer contract extension to over aged players, sparking controversies about the midfielder’s future at the club. The club recently severed ties with veterans like Happy Jele, Musa Nyatama.
Pirates now faces a crucial decision regarding the future of the experienced midfielder.
Given that Macaula is approaching a critical age milestone, the question of extending his contract becomes increasingly pressing. As they approach a new season, Orlando Pirates must decide whether to give the veteran a chance to continue his career with the club or focus on youth.
It remains unclear how the club will proceed with Macaula, but one possible factor influencing the decision will be the team’s performance in the remaining 10 Premier League matches, as well as the club’s overall ambitions for the upcoming season.
