Orlando Pirates fan favourite Kabelo Dlamini appears to be nearing the exit door at the Soweto giants, with Stellenbosch FC reportedly closing in on a swap deal that would send the 30-year-old midfielder to the Cape Winelands. According to iDiski Times, talks are ongoing between the two clubs over a transfer that could see Stellenbosch pair Faiz Abrahams and Dublin Boon head in the opposite direction to the Buccaneers. The potential move follows a prior exchange this window, where defender Thabiso Lebitso joined Stellenbosch while Mthetheleli Mthiyane moved to Pirates, confirming the two sides are increasingly comfortable doing business with one another.
If the switch materialises, it would bring an end to a decorated six-year spell for Dlamini at Orlando Pirates. Since arriving, he has amassed 187 appearances across all competitions, contributing 21 goals and 23 assists while helping the club lift one league title, four MTN8 trophies, a Carling Knockout Cup and two Nedbank Cups. His popularity among the Pirates faithful has been unquestioned,