GOODNEWS:Devon O’Brien has joined Orlando Pirates, which doesn’t surprise me given the successful season our team has had.This means they will…
This means they will participate in the CAF Confederation Cup next season. The Maroons also enjoyed cup success by winning the Carling Knockout Cup and reaching the semi-finals of both the MTN 8 and the Nedbank Cup.
The club has also seen an increase in call-ups to the senior national team. Jayden Adams was part of the bronze-winning Bafana Bafana AFCON squad, Iqraam Rayners participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and they had four players in the recent COSAFA Cup team.
Speaking to iDiski Times Editor Rob Delport in edition 161 of the newspaper, Barker confirmed O’Brien’s move to the Buccaneers, expressing his happiness when people find better opportunities and noting that interest in his players and technical staff doesn’t surprise him.
“I think it’s a natural phenomenon around football,” Barker told iDiski Times. “When you have success, suddenly clubs look at your players and see the value they bring to the club, and they become interested.
“So, success brings interest in players and staff. Recently, our video analyst Devon O’Brien joined Orlando Pirates. We’re not only developing players but also staff. We’re always happy when people feel they need to move and find better opportunities.”
