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Pirates makes shocking decision on Dzvukamanja

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Orlando Pirates says they were surprised by SuperSport United’s approach for Terrence Dzvukamanja but the Buccaneers revealed they released the Zimbabwean striker to Matsatsantsa.

The 29-year-old pleaded with the Buccaneers to release him in order to go back and play in Zimbabwe to deal with family matters.

In a shock turn of events, Dzvukamanja has been in talks with SuperSport and the Buccaneers have since released the Zimbabwean international, who now looks set to join Matsatsantsa.

“Terrence Dzvukamanja, approached the Club pleading to be released to play in Zimbabwe to be close to home in order to address pressing family matters,” Pirates said in a statement

“After consideration, the Club offered to pay his salary whilst sorting out his personal issues at home. The Club acceded to this on compassionate grounds.

“As part of the Club’s commitment to players’ welfare, Orlando Pirates makes an effort to, where possible, meet the players’ requests in circumstances that help amongst other things, their mental wellbeing.

“The Club was therefore surprised by an approach from SuperSport United for the player’s services since the Club had made plans to include the player in their CAF Champions League squad.

“With this new development, the Club will release Dzvukamanja to SuperSport United.”

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