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Mbele defends Orlando Pirates' decision to sign midfielder instead of defender

The Buccaneers management has been criticised for not signing a centre-back last month

Orlando Pirates have explained why the club bought a midfielder instead of a defender during the January transfer window.

The Soweto giants snapped up midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu from Stellenbosch FC on transfer deadline day on Friday.

The club's supporters have leveled criticism at the team for signing a midfielder when Bucs needed to strengthen their defence.

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Pirates' administrative manager Floyd Mbele has since stated that “people were justified in their observation," when speaking to City Press.