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The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates sign new team worth of stars from PSL rivals
Orlando Pirates have signed a total of 11 players from respective clubs within the PSL. Orlando Pirates have been busier than Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns put together. So, the Bucs have signed 13 players (11 from within the PSL). Meanwhile, they have offloaded 13 stars with SIX Pirates players jumping ship to join PSL rivals. Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yanela Mbuthuma (from Richards Bay) Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants) Tshepang Moremi (AmaZulu) Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United) Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka) Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch) Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City) Kamogelo Sebelebele (TS Galaxy) Lebone Seema (TS Galaxy). Pirates have signed a whole starting worth of players from PSL rival clubs. The Bucs have signed one player each from Sundowns (Mpule), Polokwane City (Appollis), Stellenbosch FC (Nduli), Baroka (Mashiloane), Marumo Gallants (Nemtajela), Chippa United (Kwayiba) and AmaZulu (Moremi). Meanwile, the Bucs signed a couple of players each from TS Galaxy (Seema and Sebelebele) and Richards Bay (Ndaba and Mbuthuma). Meanwhile, they signed Abdoulaye Dine Mariko and Abdoulaye S Mariko both from Djoliba AC. These are the only players they signed from outside of the country. Pirates have 13 players so far. That is more players than PSL rivals Kaizer Chiefs (7) and Mamelodi Sundowns (1) have signed in total. Of these new players, these THREE new Pirates players are expected to start regularly under Abdeslam Ouaddou this season. Meaning, these Bucs regulars will likely be dropped to the bench. Meanwhile, these SEVEN new Pirates players are likely to be BENCHED. Here's which players Ouaddou will likely START and who he will be rotating off the bench during the 2025/26 season. Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
07-08-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: 18 Bafana players and missing strikers
Orlando Pirates signed a staggering 12 new players ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Six of the new arrivals are fresh Bafana Bafana internationals after the June international friendlies, as well as the 2025 COSAFA Cup. The names include Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepang Moremi, Yanela Mbuthuma, and Masindi Nemtajela. Adding the likes of Nkosinathi Sibisi and Relebohile Mofokeng, the new total number of Bafana Bafana internationals at Orlando Pirates shot up to 18. Using the opportunity to expand the selection pool before Afcon 2025 in December, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos picked Orlando Pirates players Deano Van Rooyen, Mbekezeli Mbokazi…Full story here. Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou after his debut match against Polokwane City in the MTN8. Image: orlandopirates/Instagram Orlando Pirates coach Abdelsam Ouaddou has explained the surprise absence of Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa in the MTN8 last weekend. The future of Orlando Pirates strikers Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa became a hot topic following their surprising absence in the team's recent MTN8 quarterfinal clash against Polokwane City. The duo, who have shared the number nine role under former coach Jose Riveiro, were both missing from the matchday squad, raising eyebrows among supporters and analysts alike. In their place, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou opted to start with young forward Boitumelo Radiopane, while Orlando Pirates' new striker signing Yanela Mbuthuma (23) debuted from the bench. 'Makgopa and Mabasa are very important players for me,' said Ouaddou…Full story. 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
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates 12 new signings: Who's likely to be benched in 2025/26
Orlando Pirates have signed 12 new players. That is more than a full starting XI worth of players. Orlando Pirates have recruited 12 new players. So, let's take a look at who is likely to be benched in the 2025/26 season. Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yanela Mbuthuma (from Richards Bay) Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants) Tshepang Moremi (AmaZulu) Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay) Abdoulaye S Mariko (Djoliba AC) Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United) Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka) Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch) Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City) Kamogelo Sebelebele (TS Galaxy) Lebone Seema (TS Galaxy). Appollis, Mbule and Nduli all made impressive debuts for Pirates. Meaning, these men are expected to feature prominently for the Bucs under Abdeslam Ouaddou. Thereafter, Tshepang Moremi, Yanela Mbuthuma, and Abdoulaye Mariko all made their Bucs debuts off of the bench. So, half of the debutants made their first Bucs appearances. Furthermore, half a dozen more are set to make their first Pirates appearances in coming weeks and months. Seema, Sebelebele, Mashiloane, Kwayiba, Ndaba and Nemtajela are all set to earn their Bucs debuts. One thing is clear – squad depth will be key for the Bucs this season. This is because Pirates are pushing to make a bid for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title and they are back in the CAF Champions League. Meanwhile, Ouaddou and Bucs management are eager to push for every domestic title this season. So, several players will be rotated. As mentioned, Appollis, Nduli and Mbule all look set to feature prominently this season. Meanwhile, Kwayiba and Moremi are both expected to be given a decent chance to stake their claims. Therefore, based on the current pecking order, Mbuthuma, Nemtajela, Ndaba, Mariko, Sebelebele, Seema and Mashiloane are likely to utilized off the bench this season. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
30-07-2025
- 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
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: 100k salary and coach in hospital
Top-tier Betway Premiership club, Orlando Pirates, have announced no less than nine new signings ahead of the 2025/26 season. The names are Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, Sipho Mbule and Oswin Appollis. Meanwhile, the club facilitated a special meeting between Orlando Pirates legends and the new arrivals. R10 million from Kaizer Chiefs to sign talented PSL winger? Orlando Pirates' new signings for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Image: orlandopirates/Instagram Former club leaders Tebogo Moloi, Lucky Lekgwathi, Happy Jele, Edward Motale, and Innocent Maela made themselves available to address the newbies on what to expect at the mighty Sea Robbers. 11 and 15: Orlando Pirates jersey numbers taken by new signings According to Motale, one of the key messages he shared with the new players is the degree to which their personal lives and finances will take big turns. 'I'm quite happy because the majority of them are still young, they still have three to four years with Orlando Pirates, you understand,' Motale said…Full story here. Buccaneers supporters have noticed Helmy Gueldich's absence from the first week of preseason training. The Tunisian strength and conditioning coach, formerly with Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi at Young Africans in Tanzania, has been spotted on a hospital bed. Gueldich, who was clutch in Jose Riveiro's five-trophy championship of three MTN8 and two Nedbank Cup titles, is yet to meet up with Orlando Pirates' new head coach Abdelsam Ouaddou…Full story here. DO YOU HAVE ANY MESSAGES FOR THE COACH? 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.
