Talking Buccaneers
Talking Buccaneers — an Orlando Pirates podcast hosted by Fumane Musisinyane, delivering deep-dive analysis, sharp insight, and the occasional guest voice — brings you inside the biggest stories shaping the club. From matchday drama to behind-the-scenes moves, we bring clarity to the chaos and ask the questions that really matter.
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Ndlondlo at Pirates: A Story of Shifted Roles and Fading Influence
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo has officially left Orlando Pirates after three years at the club. Signed in 2022 from Marumo Gallants, he departs with five trophies and flashes of quality — but never quite became the player the system demanded.
In this episode of Talking Buccaneers, Fumane Musisinyane explores NdloNdlo’s journey from headline signing to supporting cast. What happened as he moved deeper on the pitch — from number 10 to number 6? Why did others in similar roles overtake him? And what does his time at Pirates teach us about role clarity, tactical responsibility, and the thin margins that define midfield success?
This is not a conversation about failure — it’s about fit.
And it's a case study in what happens when effort meets the wrong role at the wrong time.
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