Orlando Pirates announced on Thursday morning that they had decided to go separate ways with Nigerian-born defender Olisa Ndah by a mutual agreement.
The 28-year-old Ndah, who was born in Aba, Nigeria, had been with Pirates for more than four years having joined the Buccaneers from Nigerian side Akwa United in 2021.
“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that the club has reached a mutual agreement with defender Olisa Ndah to part ways. 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,” a Pirates statement said.
“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. Over the course of more than 80 appearances at the club, Ndah consistently embodied the values of Orlando Pirates. On the pitch, he was dependable and disciplined, off it, he was a model professional, who represented the badge with distinction.”
The statement added: “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.
“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.”
