Maswanganyi Cites Family, Mental Health in Pirates Exit

Patrick Maswanganyi says he left Orlando Pirates for Bahrain’s Al-Khaldiya SC to regain his confidence and find peace after media and social-media criticism began taking a toll on his family. He said relatives saw the comments and urged him to quit football, prompting him to seek distance from the scrutiny while continuing his career. Maswanganyi added that he had discussed leaving with Pirates’ chairman and viewed the move as the right step for his and his family’s well-being.