Former Orlando Pirates darling continues to thrive!

An ex-Orlando Pirates fan favourite has continued to knuckle down and prove his worth outside the country. 

Sifiso Myeni was known for his mesmerising and skilful displays during his time at Pirates.

Myeni spent four years at Pirates

Myeni spent four years at Pirates, having joined the club in 2012 from the now-defunct Bidvest Wits. During that period, he made 96 appearances scoring 15 goals. The winger would then leave the Buccaneers and rejoin his former side. Additionally, he played briefly for both SuperSport United and TS Sporting.

Myeni then spent about two years without a club and had to go as far down as Botswana’s first division. In 2022 he found a home at VTM. He and a former Pirates, Rooi Mahamutsa, were then credited with helping promote the club to the country’s top flight. He has now been at the club for two years, quietly going about his business away from the country. Initially he was just signed for a solitary year, but earned a contract extension. He reportedly even turned down opportunities to sign in Lesotho before committing to the club. 

This past weekend, Myeni again showed that class is permanent, after a sterling performance. He laid an assist and played a pivotal role in the creation of the second goal. In the end, VTM claimed a 3-1 win over Eleven Angles, with Bogosi Mfila scoring a brace. Senatla Molefhe also got his name on the scoresheet in the encounter at Francistown Stadium. 

Going strong at VTM

The overall star of the show though, was adjudged to be Myeni. This after the former Pirates star was awarded the Man of the Match after the game. That win has seen newly promoted VTM climb up to eighth position on log table. They will now take on Botswana giants Township Rollers on the weekend. 

Myeni was a darling to the Pirates fans and the majority of them would surely love to see him doing well.