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Bosso could cash in big as Orlando Pirates chase Prince Ndlovu
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Highlanders Football Club stands to gain a significant windfall as South African Premier Division giants Orlando Pirates express keen interest in signing their teenage prodigy, Prince Ndlovu. Reports from South Africa indicate that the Buccaneers are leading the local race for the Zimbabwean winger, but face stiff competition from European suitors.
According to media outlets in Limpopo, Highlanders are demanding a record-breaking transfer fee of around R15 million (roughly US$800,000), a figure that has sent ripples through South African football circles.
"Orlando Pirates lead the local charge, but they're not alone. Zimbabwe's brightest football talent has sparked a bidding war as Highlanders FC demand a jaw-dropping R15 million for teenage winger Prince Ndlovu," wrote a prominent South African football publication.
Often dubbed the ‘next Peter Ndlovu', Prince has long been on the radar of top clubs. He previously trained with Orlando Pirates in Houghton and had a brief, unsuccessful stint in Europe. Now, with his value soaring, Highlanders are taking a firm stance on his price.
"Highlanders FC value Prince highly, which is why they are pricing him at around R15 million. The club believes it's a fair price considering his talent, quality, and promising future," a club official told Soccer Laduma.
But the Bulawayo giants are playing the long game, knowing that interest from abroad strengthens their bargaining position. A source close to the club revealed that, besides Orlando Pirates, Austria's Bundesliga side Sturm Graz has been monitoring Ndlovu for some time.
The European connection could further drive up the price, making a transfer deal even more lucrative. A R15 million fee would rank among the highest ever for a direct transfer from the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, underscoring Highlanders' confidence in the 19-year-old winger's potential.
Ndlovu recently showcased his talent while representing Zimbabwe at the COSAFA Cup in Bloemfontein, where scouts from across Africa observed his dynamic play. Orlando Pirates are believed to have dispatched representatives to closely monitor his performances.
As the bidding war heats up, Highlanders could soon reap the rewards of developing one of Zimbabwe's most exciting football prospects in recent years.
According to media outlets in Limpopo, Highlanders are demanding a record-breaking transfer fee of around R15 million (roughly US$800,000), a figure that has sent ripples through South African football circles.
"Orlando Pirates lead the local charge, but they're not alone. Zimbabwe's brightest football talent has sparked a bidding war as Highlanders FC demand a jaw-dropping R15 million for teenage winger Prince Ndlovu," wrote a prominent South African football publication.
Often dubbed the ‘next Peter Ndlovu', Prince has long been on the radar of top clubs. He previously trained with Orlando Pirates in Houghton and had a brief, unsuccessful stint in Europe. Now, with his value soaring, Highlanders are taking a firm stance on his price.
But the Bulawayo giants are playing the long game, knowing that interest from abroad strengthens their bargaining position. A source close to the club revealed that, besides Orlando Pirates, Austria's Bundesliga side Sturm Graz has been monitoring Ndlovu for some time.
The European connection could further drive up the price, making a transfer deal even more lucrative. A R15 million fee would rank among the highest ever for a direct transfer from the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, underscoring Highlanders' confidence in the 19-year-old winger's potential.
Ndlovu recently showcased his talent while representing Zimbabwe at the COSAFA Cup in Bloemfontein, where scouts from across Africa observed his dynamic play. Orlando Pirates are believed to have dispatched representatives to closely monitor his performances.
As the bidding war heats up, Highlanders could soon reap the rewards of developing one of Zimbabwe's most exciting football prospects in recent years.
Source - NewZimbabwe
