It so happened that when Orlando Pirates signed Benni McCarthy, they also tabled a contract for Sifiso ‘Jomo’ Vilakazi leaving the Mpumalanga born striker terrified.
Retired striker Sifiso Vilakazi turned down the opportunity to join Orlando Pirates despite The Bucs tabling a contract that only needed his signature.
When Orlando Pirates came calling for his services over a decade ago, Sifiso ‘Jomo’ Vilakazi shivered at the thought of having to compete with Benni McCarthy – who was also on his way to the Bucs. In the end, Vilakazi didn’t join Pirates and while years have since passed on, he still vividly remembers the details.
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