Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi, the former Orlando Pirates midfielder, has expressed his admiration for Neo Maema and believes the Mamelodi Sundowns star would be an ideal fit for Pirates’ midfield. Vilakazi, a big fan of Maema’s talent, feels that the 28-year-old would provide the crucial spark in Pirates’ attack. He envisions Maema playing alongside Patrick Maswanganyi, suggesting that this pairing would significantly enhance the club’s offensive options.
The former Orlando Pirates captain also highlighted the importance of incorporating young talents like Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota into the squad. With this dynamic midfield and attack, Vilakazi is confident that Pirates could become a formidable force in both local and continental competitions, including the CAF Champions League. He believes that such a combination would not only create more opportunities for Evidence Makgopa up front but also help the team reach the prestigious final of the continental tournament.
Vilakazi further emphasized the tactical advantages of this setup, explaining how Maema’s playmaking ability and goal-scoring knack would complement the team’s overall strategy. He also believes that Maema and Maswanganyi would create the necessary balance in the midfield, allowing Makgopa to focus on central runs and capitalizing on their ability to deliver precise passes. “Maema can also score,” he added, reinforcing the versatile role Maema could play in unlocking defenses for Pirates.
