Zakhele Lepasa’s future at Orlando Pirates is uncertain as his contract nears its end in June 2025. With limited playing time and no clear indication of a new deal, the next five months are crucial for the South African striker’s career.
A source close to Lepasa and the club revealed that Pirates have yet to decide whether to extend his contract or let him go at the end of the season, leaving Lepasa at a crossroads.
Although Lepasa has expressed a desire for regular game time, he remains sidelined, even in matches where he could have regained match fitness after recovering from injury. This has raised questions about his future role at the club.
“These next five months are critical for him. He’s always wanted more game time, whether at Pirates or elsewhere, but the situation is tough right now,” said the source. “The club is said to still believe in him, but why isn’t he being used? Not even in less challenging games? His future is uncertain, and no contract talks have started yet, even though his deal expires in less than six months.”
Other clubs, including SuperSport United and Sekhukhune United, had previously shown interest in signing Lepasa on loan, but no deal came to fruition. Now, rumors are swirling that he could leave Pirates as a free agent.
“If Pirates haven’t offered him a new deal by now, it’s likely he’ll leave for free and join one of the clubs that were interested in him,” the source explained. “However, Pirates can still extend his contract if they truly want him, as they’ve done with other players in the past. It’s up to them.”
With his contract expiring and no renewal talks on the horizon, the next few months will be key in determining whether Lepasa stays with Pirates or moves on to new opportunities. Fans and pundits will be closely watching to see if the club makes a decision or risks losing him for nothing.
