Mthethwa sends brutal dig at Jose Riveiro's Orlando Pirates after AmaZulu move - 'The Buccaneers didn't give me that opportunity'

Orlando Pirates parted ways with Sandile Mthethwa a couple of days ago after the defender struggled to break into the starting team.

AmaZulu did not hesitate to go for the player who they feel has what it takes to strengthen their team.

After joining Pirates, Mthethwa was loaned to Chippa United for a season.

The now 27-year-old played a total of 13 Premier Soccer League matches for the Sea Robbers.

At Bucs, Riveiro has not given Mthethwa enough chances since he has his trusted soldiers.

It explains why he left for Usuthu who showed trust in him and his abilities in the defensive unit.

“I can never be fed up with a team that made me, but it was a decision for me that I have a lot to give and to show the country," Mthethwa stated.

"I still want to represent my country and I feel like being outside not playing, was me wasting my time in football.

"I’m 27 right now and years are going by, this is where I am supposed to play, being a regular in a club, so my previous home didn’t give me that opportunity.

“We had a discussion, a mutual agreement to leave, not that Pirates terminated the contract. It was a mutual agreement, so that’s the case," Mthethwa concluded.

Usuthu signed Mthethwa alongside former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungu.

The duo is expected to make its debut on Tuesday when AmaZulu host Masandawana in the Premier Soccer League fixture that will be staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.