Ben Motshwari – $180k

Ben Motshwari is one of the stalwarts of Orlando Pirates – one of the big three in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League. He plays as a speedy midfielder, whose slick passing can unlock many a difficult defense. Now, with the arrival of new assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi, he will have even more keys to tricky locks.

Motshwari has described Ncikazi as a father figure, and, owing to this, the assistant coach’s presence will uplift the players and boost their confidence. Naturally, this means better performances on the pitch, so we can look forward to the Pirates’ 2021/22 season.