Mulenga snubs African giants to join Pirates

Reports coming out of Zambia is that Augustine Mulenga snubbed several clubs including Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek to join Orlando Pirates.


Bucs announced the signing of Zambian international a day before the January transfer window closes.

According to publications in Zambia, Zanaco were flooded with inquiries from teams in Europe and Africa about Mulenga.

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Mulenga confirmed in an interview with Lusakatimes last week that his agent had informed him of Wydad Casablanca’s interest in him.

While Daily Mail in Zambia  linked the player with Egyptian giants Zamalek and Al Ahly.

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The latest inquiry about the player reportedly came from Andile Jali’s side KV Oostende. However Mulenga decided to join national teammate Justin Shonga at Pirates.

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