Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah has left South African Premier Soccer League side Orlando Pirates by mutual consent, the club confirmed on Thursday.
The 28-year-old, who joined the Buccaneers in 2021 from Nigeria Premier Football League side Akwa United, requested an early release from his contract despite having months remaining.
Confirming the decision, Pirates said: “Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that the Club has reached a mutual agreement with defender Olisa Ndah to part ways.”
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Ndah became a regular at the heart of Pirates’ defence but saw his involvement limited over the past year due to injuries, prompting discussions over his future.
Explaining the decision, the club added: “The Nigerian international requested an early release from his contract, a decision that follows careful and respectful discussions between the player and the Club’s management.
Central to these conversations was a shared understanding to afford Ndah the opportunity to secure regular game time elsewhere as he enters the next phase of his career.”
Pirates stressed the move was reached amicably, saying: “The Club respects Ndah’s desire for increased minutes on the field and acknowledges his honest engagement with management throughout the process. It is in this spirit of mutual respect that an amicable decision was reached.”
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The Soweto club also paid tribute to his contribution: “Orlando Pirates Football Club would like to thank Olisa for his professionalism, dedication, and service to the Club.
We wish him every success in the next chapter of his career, both on a personal level and in his continued journey in the game.”
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Ndah won three MTN 8 Cup titles and made 81 appearances across all competitions, including the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, during his time at Orlando Stadium.
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The former Remo Stars defender, who represented Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, is now seeking a new club before the January transfer window closes.
