Motebang Sera poised for Orbit College move as relegated club target instant return

Orbit College FC are lining up a move for Lesotho international striker Motebang Sera as they look to build a promotion-chasing squad following their relegation from the Betway Premiership.

The 31-year-old forward, who is currently a free agent after leaving Venda FC at the end of last season, is expected to join the North West side ahead of the new Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign, according to sources close to the talks.

Orbit are understood to be prioritising experienced signings in attack as they attempt to secure an immediate return to the top flight, with Sera viewed as a key potential addition to that strategy.

The former Royal AM and Lamontville Golden Arrows striker has been looking for a new club since his departure from Venda FC and has already come close to securing a deal elsewhere.

Earlier in the off-season, Sera trained with Marumo Gallants in a bid to earn a contract and extend his stay in South African football. However, that opportunity fell through when he was forced to return to Lesotho because of a personal emergency, bringing his trial to an end before the technical team could complete their assessment.

With that move off the table, Orbit have emerged as the leading contenders for his signature. The club, relegated from the Premiership at the end of last season, are rebuilding their squad with the clear intention of challenging for promotion at the first attempt.

Club insiders suggest Sera’s profile fits what Orbit are currently seeking: a proven striker with significant top-flight experience who can guide a relatively new-look team through the demands of the second tier.

Sera has accumulated considerable experience in South African football, having previously featured in the Premiership for Royal AM and Lamontville Golden Arrows before his stint in the lower division with Venda FC. His arrival would offer Orbit a forward familiar with both the intensity of the top flight and the physicality of the Championship.

Orbit have already started strengthening several areas of their squad in preparation for life outside the Premiership, identifying leadership and know-how as crucial qualities for players brought in during this window.

The potential signing of Sera is seen as part of that broader recruitment drive, with the forward expected to contribute not only goals but also guidance to younger members of the squad.

An official announcement from Orbit has not yet been made, but indications from those close to the negotiations are that Sera is edging towards making the club his next destination as he looks to revive his career and help spearhead a strong promotion push in the upcoming season.