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Transfer deadline day, and can Pirates beat Sundowns?

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Transfer deadline day came and went in the Premier Soccer League with a bit of a whimper, with only a few moves concluded in the final hours before the window slammed shut.
Orlando Pirates did get Makhehleni Makhaula from AmaZulu six months early, while Zakhele Lepasa went on loan to SuperSport from the Buccaneers and Bongani Sam reunited with Ernst Middendorp at Swallows FC.
In this week's Ballz to the Wall Podcast, Phakaaathi editor Jonty Mark and football writer Sibongiseni Gumbi analyse the moves on deadline day, and also look ahead to Saturday's potentially classic clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Can the Buccaneers finally end Masandawana's 14-match winning streak, and improve their own chances of qualifying for next season's Caf Champions League?
Or will Rulani Mokwena's men carry mercilessly on as they steam towards another DStv Premiership title?
3 Feb English South Africa Sports News · Sports News

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