‘He can take them to Champions League final’ –Tso urge Pirates to sign Sundowns star

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict 'Tso' Vilakazi says Sundowns star Neo Maema can be a good fit for the Buccaneers.

‘He can take them to Champions League final’ –Tso urge Pirates to sign Sundowns star

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has urged this former club to sign Mamelodi Sundowns star Neo Maema.

The 28-year-old has played a handful of games this season for Masandawana but with the injury of Themba Zwane, he might expect to play more games going forward. Last season, Maema only featured 16 times as Sundowns won their seventh straight league title under Rulani Mokwena.

Vilakazi, who played for both Pirates and Sundowns, wants the Buccaneers to sign the Downs attacker in January.

“I love this boy and when I look at the black and white colours, I see him playing with Maswanganyi attacking just in front of the defensive midfielder,” Tso said on iDiski TV.

“I think the football that Pirates are playing they also need a player like him so that they can balance the sides.

Tso wants Pirates to sign Maema for Sundowns

“If you’ve got Tito on the middle-right, middle-left you get Maema, on the left-wing have Mofokeng and on the right-wing you get Nkota. If you have these guys, I’m telling you this team can go to the final of the Champions League because they will also be good for Evidence Makgopa who is scoring.

“By having these two behind him will also limit Makgopa from making runs outside the box. He will stay central because these two are good with the ball, they are good readers of the ball, and they can create chances for Makgopa,” Vilakazi added.

For Pirates to sign Maema, Sundowns need to sign another attacking midfielder in January. Both teams are involved in the CAF Champions League and having quality backup players is crucial in the competition.

Is Maema the best fit for Pirates?

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