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.
18 BAFANA BAFANA INTERNATIONALS AT ORLANDO PIRATES
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.
COACH ABDELSAM OUADDOU EXPLAINS DECISIONS ON MISSING STRIKERS
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.
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