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Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of Ghanian goalkeeper Richard Ofori following a string of subpar performances this season.<\/strong><\/p>\nAfter much deliberation, the team management decided that the once formidable wall between the posts would leave the club when his current contract expires on June 30th.<\/p>\n
This announcement came via an official statement released by the Bucs on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrlando Pirates can confirm that Richard Ofori will be leaving the club when his contract comes to an end on June 30,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with a deep sense of gratitude that we reflect on the contributions of these players during their time with us.<\/p>\n
\u201cOfori joined the Mighty Buccaneers in 2020 and quickly became a cornerstone of our defence, playing 58 matches and securing 29 clean sheets.<\/p>\n
\u201cYet, his influence extended beyond the pitch. Ofori was a unifying force within the squad, and his four years here have left us with countless positive memories.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although Ofori arrived in 2020 with impressive credentials and established himself as a vital component of the defence, racking up 58 appearances and 29 clean sheets, recent seasons saw him struggle to maintain consistency.<\/p>\n
His decline resulted in limited action, making merely three appearances throughout the 2023-24 football campaign.<\/p>\n
The 30-year-old gloveman faced harsh criticism earlier this year during the Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast. Serving as Ghana\u2019s primary keeper, his less-than-stellar showing contributed to the team\u2019s disappointingly premature elimination from the tournament.<\/p>\n
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