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‘I spent 3 months at Pirates and was meant to replace Lesley Manyathela’

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Nigerian striker Obinna Okafor has disclosed how he was set to replace the Lesley Manyathela in 2003.

Nigerian striker Obinna Okafor has disclosed how he was set to replace the Lesley Manyathela in 2003.

Obinna Okafor has disclosed how he skipped a proposed trial at AmaZulu in favour of Orlando Pirates where he spent three months and was lined up as replacement for Lesley Manyathela prior to his death.

Okafor arrived at Pirates during pre-season ahead of the 2003/04 season.

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