Orlando Pirates legend signs for African club – at 41

Former Orlando Pirates defender Rooi Mahamutsa has packed his bags to start a new adventure on the African continent.

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Following a training spell for over two weeks with Botswana’s VTM FC, the 41-year-old central defender from Standerton, Mpumalanga has signed a deal.

The club admitted that the former Sea Robber was visiting to motivate the players, but his ability on the pitch gave the club another different idea.

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@vtmfc1 WELCOMES ROOI.
"Petrus Rooi Mahamutsa was here with the purpose of motivating the players as well as sharing his experience."
" With what he displayed, on the field of play during training sessions we were left with no option but to sign him." Said VTM FC Manager pic.twitter.com/77AeFuVZV4

— VTM FC (@vtmfc1) February 5, 2023