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The South African
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates new signings: 'From Sundowns to PSL rivals' - Which clubs they came from
Orlando Pirates have recruited 11 players. Most of them come from PSL rivals. Orlando Pirates have signed 11 players so far. Let's take a look at which clubs they were signed from. Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yanela Mbuthuma (from Richards Bay) Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants) Tshepang Moremi (AmaZulu) Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay) Abdoulaye Mariko (Djoliba AC) Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United) Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka) Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch) Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City) Kamogelo Sebelebele (TS Galaxy). So, out of Pirates' 11 new player recruitments, 10 of them have come from PSL rivals. Meaning, Mariko who joined the Bucs from Djoliba AC in Mali, is the only player to be signed from outside of the PSL. Mbule left Sundowns to join Pirates. Meanwhile, Richards Bay sold both Mbuthuma and Ndaba to the Bucs. Nemtajela (Gallants), Moremi (AmaZulu), Kwayiba (Chippa), Mashiloane (Baroka), Nduli (Stellenbosch), Appollis (Polokwane City) and Sebelebele have all been signed from their respective PSL rivals. Pirates will look completely different next season. As mentioned, they have recruited 11 new stars. Furthermore, Pirates have released 10 players. Whilst, with another FIVE Bucs players heading out of Mayfair. Therefore, the Bucs have signed a whole new team worth of players. Moreover, a whole new team of players – and counting – will have been released by the time the 2025/26 season begins. In addition to over 20 changes to their playing squad, Pirates have a new captain lead out their new-look squad as they usher in the new era. A new era, lead by new head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Transfer news: Orlando Pirates' decisions on 22 players
Betway Premiership heavyweights Orlando Pirates have unveiled an impressive 11 new signings under newly appointed coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. Among the standout arrivals are former Mamelodi Sundowns midfield maestro Sipho Mbule and exciting winger Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City. The shake-up hasn't ended with arrivals — Orlando Pirates have also bid farewell to key players, including Monnapule Saleng and rising star Mohau Nkota. Full details: Orlando Pirates' first match this week Orlando Pirates superstar Monnapule Saleng loaned to Betway Premiership newcomers Orbit College FC. Image: Goal 1. Paseko Mako,30, left-back 2. Thabiso Monyane, 25, right-back 3. Mohau Nkota, 20, winger 4. Yanga Madiba, 23, left-back 5. Azola Tshobeni, 22, attacking midfielder 6. Moonapule Saleng, 27, winger 7. Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, 31, central midfielder 8. Innocent Maela, 32, left-back 9. Miguel Timm, 33, central midfielder 10. Thuso Moleleki, 25, attacking midfielder 11. Zakhele Lepasa, 28, forward. Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Sundowns player and goalkeeper Tshepho Mashiloane, 23, right back from Baroka FC Lebone Seema, 22, left central defender from TS Galaxy Nkosikhona Ndaba, 22, left-back from Richards Bay Sihle Nduli, 29, central midfielder from Stellenbosch FC Sipho Mbule, 27, central midfielder from Mamelodi Sundowns Masindi Nemtajela, 23, central midfielder from Marumo Gallants Tshepang Moremi, 24, winger from AmaZulu Sinoxolo Kwayiba, 25, attacking midfielder from Chippa United Yanela Mbuthuma, 23, striker from Richards Bay Oswin Appollis, 23, winger from Polokwane City Kamegelo Sebelebele, 22, winger from TS Galaxy. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: 11 players signed, 11 gone
Orlando Pirates team strolling for a pitch inspection at the Orando Stadium. Image: @orlandopirates/X Betway Premiership top dogs Orlando Pirates have introduced a remarkable 11 new signings under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. The list includes the former Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Sipho Mbule and Polokwane City's winger Oswin Appollis. That's not all. Orlando Pirates have parted ways with the likes of Monnapule Saleng and Mohau Nkota. Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou trains his team at the Rand Stadium before the preseason camp in Marbella, Spain. Image: @orlandopirates/X Also read: Kaizer Chiefs news: Nigerian striker and live match on SABC Tshepho Mashiloane, 23, right back from Baroka FC Lebone Seema, 22, left central defender from TS Galaxy Nkosikhona Ndaba, 22, left-back from Richards Bay Sihle Nduli, 29, central midfielder from Stellenbosch FC Sipho Mbule, 27, central midfielder from Mamelodi Sundowns Masindi Nemtajela, 23, central midfielder from Marumo Gallants Tshepang Moremi, 24, winger from AmaZulu Sinoxolo Kwayiba, 25, attacking midfielder from Chippa United Yanela Mbuthuma, 23, striker from Richards Bay Oswin Appollis, 23, winger from Polokwane City Kamegelo Sebelebele, 22, winger from TS Galaxy. Also read: Kaizer Chiefs waiting to sign 11th striker in five years Paseko Mako,30, left-back Thabiso Monyane, 25, right-back Mohau Nkota, 20, winger Yanga Madiba, 23, left-back Azola Tshobeni, 22, attacking midfielder Moonapule Saleng, 27, winger Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, 31, central midfielder Innocent Maela, 32, left-back Miguel Timm, 33, central midfielder Thuso Moleleki, 25, attacking midfielder Zakhele Lepasa, 28, forward. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
6 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates show no signs of slowing down in transfer market
Orlando Pirates have sent a strong message to their rivals by signing 10 new players during the current transfer window. However, insiders suggest that the club's recruitment drive might not be over yet. The Buccaneers have already bolstered their squad with high-profile arrivals including Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, and Kamogelo Sebelebele. These signings have strengthened the team across various positions, signalling clear intent for the 2025/2026 season. Despite their aggressive activity in the market, Pirates are reportedly still keeping a close eye on available talent. With the window only set to close on 22 September, there remains ample opportunity for further moves. According to a well-placed source, several players were notably absent from the club's pre-season tour to Spain, including Zakhele Lepasa, Katlego Otladisa, and Angolan international Gilberto. Their omissions have sparked speculation about possible exits, either permanently or on loan. Should any of those potential departures go through, Pirates could respond by bringing in one or two more signings to fine-tune their squad. The club aims to be highly competitive on all fronts, including the Betway Premiership, CAF competitions, and local cup tournaments. The source explained. 'With the transfer window open until late September, don't be surprised if there's another addition or two. It will depend on outgoings and how the technical team assesses the balance of the squad coming out of pre-season.' Adding to the uncertainty is the ongoing situation surrounding Relebohile Mofokeng, one of the club's brightest young prospects. Reports suggest there is serious interest from abroad in the 20-year-old. Although Pirates have not commented on the status of any negotiations. If Mofokeng secures a move overseas before the deadline, the Bucs could look to replace him with a creative attacking player. Either locally or from outside South Africa. Should Orlando Pirates make more signings before the deadline day? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
6 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Orlando Pirates lead the charge as transfer window sparks ambition
SIPHO Mbule will want to hit the ground running at Orlando Pirates as he gets another shot at redemption. | BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix The 2025/26 transfer window has brought with it plenty of intriguing moves, with some clubs showing real intent to bounce back with renewed determination. Others, however, have opted for continuity, making minimal changes. Mamelodi Sundowns will once again be the team to beat heading into the new campaign. With a noticeable gap still existing between them and the chasing pack, the question remains whether they can maintain their high standards. Having dominated the league for the past eight seasons, they've built a reputation for consistency — a trait that will once again be central to their ambitions. That said, the new season presents fresh challenges, and several clubs have been noticeably more active than others in the market. All eyes will be on how these clubs fare, and here we take a look at the three most active sides in the current window and how they're positioned compared to last season. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Orlando Pirates Top signing so far: Sipho Mbule Not only have the Buccaneers been the most active, but they've also arguably been the most effective in the transfer market. Their aggressive approach signals a clear intention to pick up where they left off last season and continue their pursuit of toppling Sundowns. Despite a solid campaign — perhaps their best in recent years — Pirates still fell short of matching the Brazilians' pace towards the end of the season. However, with the right chemistry, this might be the season they mount a serious challenge. Sipho Mbule stands out as a major acquisition. His creativity in central midfield addresses a gap Pirates often struggled with, particularly against teams that sat back and defended deep. This struggle was evident in their four draws and five losses, compared to Sundowns' superior record of just one draw and two fewer defeats. Kaizer Chiefs Top signing so far: Thabiso Monyane Still on the lookout for further reinforcements before the window closes, Amakhosi have been among the busier teams this off-season. Fresh off their recent encounters with top Dutch opposition, the team enters the new campaign with a fresh mindset and renewed energy, bolstered by several important signings. One of the key issues last season was the lack of defensive consistency, not helped by poorly timed injuries. Thabiso Monyane has already impressed in the limited game time he's had. Widely regarded as one of the country's brightest prospects, Monyane could be instrumental in stabilising the right-back position — provided he remains injury-free. Sekhukhune United Top signing so far: Miguel Timm Babina Noko have been a strong, consistent force among the league's top sides, and last season was no different. However, they narrowly missed out on a return to continental competition, finishing just two points behind third-placed Stellenbosch FC. Their recent transfer activity makes it clear they are targeting a top-three finish this time around. Bringing in Miguel Timm from Pirates could prove to be a shrewd move. The experienced midfielder brings composure, leadership, and experience from his time competing at the highest level. His presence in the middle of the park could be a key asset as coach Eric Tinkler aims to guide the team into the top tier of the standings.
