Ex-Pirates coach to hand discarded Sundowns star a lifeline?

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Following his release from Mamelodi Sundowns, a former Orlando Pirates coach is looking to give a star another chance at an African giant!

confirmed his departure through social media.The Ethiopian international had been in the wilderness all season, after failing to recover from a serious injury. His current injury stems from a career-threatening injury he got after a challenge with ex. Nassir has not been the same ever since and was not registered as a Sundowns first team player at the end of the last campaign.

Even before then, there were rumours that the club would cut their losses on the player. In a press conference earlier this year, Mokwena gave an indication that Nassir’s career was hanging by a thread. Now the latest developments seem to suggest the player will be or has already been released by Sundowns. Raja Athletic Club“Even though the club has not officially confirmed his exit, Phakaaathi has it on good authority that Nassir has been released by Sundowns.

“Coach Zinnbauer is a fan of Nassir. He likes his style of play very much and has asked his Raja bosses to begin talks with him,” said the source.would be keen to strengthen his squad. A former Sundowns star in Nassir seems to be a target for the former Pirates coach.

 

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