Fatau Dauda, Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2014 World Cup, has officially left Orlando Pirates to join Chippa United in search of more playing time. After being confined to a backup role behind Senzo Meyiwa, Dauda made the decision to move in order to revive his career and maintain his international standing.
🧤 Transfer Details:
From: Orlando Pirates (South African Premier Division)
To: Chippa United (South African First Division at the time)
Contract: Two years
Status: Permanent deal, not a loan
Motivation: Lack of playing time (only 3 matches at Pirates, 2 as starter)
🗣️ Statement:
“It’s done. All the paperwork is finalized with the Pirates,”
— Chippa Mpengesi, club chairman
🇬🇭 International Profile:
Represented Ghana at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Featured in 2 matches during the tournament
Dauda’s move to Chippa United — then in South Africa’s second tier — reflects his strong desire to stay active on the field, especially with national team ambitions in mind. It also underlines the challenges African internationals sometimes face when moving to clubs abroad with high competition for starting spots.
