Andre de Jong (Orlando Pirates FC | South Africa)

Pirates win 3-1.

No ADJ. Is he injured or is he just completely out of favour, making this a very dud move to Jo'burg?
Hopefully the money is good. 

Friday
Pirates host Durban City in the PSL.

https://us.soccerway.com/game/durban-city-jVI6SFig/orlando-pirates-p4SF9EMI/?mid=8nzWDMyg

Orlando Pirates 2 - 0 Durban City

Adj definitely still on the injury list. OP medical team are working overtime with their high injury list. 

The Buccaneers keep marching on with one of the youngest squads in the PSL. Masilela(22) is setting a high bar for Adj when he returns. 

Pirates travel to Marumo Gallants

A really interesting story coming out of The Buccaneers as they seek to help their young players improve their game.

It was reported previously, but Orlando Pirates, Moroccan coach Ouaddou confirmed that they brought in Irish company Training121 to help their young players (I'm assuming reserves) improve their game.

https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/orlando-pirates/abdeslam-ouaddou-explains-training121-s-role-at-orlando-pirates

I find this really fascinating because Orlando Pirates have a huge technical and coaching team and I'm not aware of any pro club bringing "outsiders" to help with coaching. I think it's great idea. It's like they are consultants.

Now truth be told, this is not the first time Orlando Pirates have brought in an outside specialist to assist the team. A few seasons back they brought in former Lille B Manager, Stephane Adam as a finishing coach to help their strikers improve.

https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/local/orlando-pirates-specialist-coach-for-finishing-describes-his-role-20180919

Very possible that Boon might have got some help also.

https://www.training121.com/

No ADJ as Pirates travel to Marumo Gallants.

Edit - Pirates win 2-0

8 Cup final against Sundowns is next.