Richard Ofori Begins Training with Orlando Pirates Ahead of PSL Start!

Richard Ofori Begins Training with Orlando Pirates Ahead of PSL Start! The Ghanaian shot stopper begun training after his summer switch from Maritzburg United. The 26-year-old will look to cement a starting berth in the Buccaneers setup.

Richard Ofori completed his long-awaited move from Maritzburg United to Orlando Pirates. The Ghana international will look to oust Wayne Sandilands for the #1 shirt this weekend.

The Buccaneers kick off their season against AmaZulu tomorrow night.

Ahead of the fixture, Pirates released a statement on Ofori’s early stages of training.

“New signing Richard Ofori has met up with his new teammates following his move from Maritzburg United. The Ghanaian international arrived at Rand Stadium to begin training with the Bucs goalkeeping department.

The 26-year old revealed to Orlandopiratesfc.com on how he has been settling into his new surroundings.

“Training has been good,” said Ofori. “I have been welcomed in the team with opened arms by everybody here which has been great. Everyone here is very friendly. The organization and professionalism have been of international standard. 

“As for training, well what I can say is that the intensity is very high, but I am adapting well. I’m also getting accustomed to a different methodology of training under the goalkeeper coach Jyri which has been good,” he added.

At only 26 years of age, Ofori is already the Ghana #1 goalkeeper. In addition to that, he is the vice-captain of the Ghana national team.

Richard Ofori Begins Training with Orlando Pirates Ahead of PSL Start!