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Official: VFA Sign 6, Including Pirates Starlet

Venda Football Academy (VFA) have announced six new signings, including Orlando Pirates starlet Simiso Bophela.

The 21-year-old made his debut for the Buccaneers in a 0-0 draw against Maritzburg United this season and received good reviews from co-coach Fadlu Davids.

However, it seems Pirates have opted to send him out on loan to Venda for regular game time even though the GladAfrica side didn’t reveal any details of their signings.

VFA confirmed Bophela’s arrival as one of six new signings on Tuesday. The others are Jabu Maluleke (Sekhukhune), Thembi Nevhulamba (Gallants), Rophney Hlongwane (Emmanuel FC), Lufuno Mulaudzi (Mpheni Home Defenders) and Figo Matha (LTT Murunwa).

VFA currently sit in fourth position on the GladAfrica Championship log, with 28 points after 17 games and could still enter the promotion race.

They sit just four points behind leaders Richards Bay and have conceded the least goals and also the joint-fewest defeats with just three.

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