Today’s Orlando Pirates rumours look at more feedback on new signing Sebastian Pedersen. There’s also more speculation surrounding Oswin Appollis.
Is Pedersen the real deal?
Orlando Pirates fans sound thrilled at the arrival of ‘monster’ striker Seb Pedersen. What do you know about the marksman? Meanwhile, 24-year-old Bafana winger Oswin Appollis is likely to stay put with the champions for at least another year. Appollis was strongly linked with a move to Porto, but after the sale of Relebohile Mofokeng, the board has dug its heels in and kept the player.
Mariko looks the part
Abdoulaye Mariko arrived for action at the weekend sporting some stylish gear. The 24-year-old Malian midfielder attracted praise from commenters on Facebook for his pre-match outfit. He’s also got a new jersey number, but several online fans were more interested in his outfit. You be the judge! Pirates beat Milford 2-0 with strikes from wide men Appollis and Tshepang Moremi to get their title defence off to the perfect start.
Orlando Pirates exits confirmed
New champions Orlando Pirates will be a new-look outfit next term after several high-profile departures, notably Relebohile Mofokeng. The following players have left the club:
- Thabiso Sesane
- Selaelo Rasebotja
- Siyabonga Ndlozi
- Gomolemo Khoto
- Sonwabo Khumalo
- Blessing Ngiba
- Seth Green
- Thabiso Lebitso
- Bandile Shandu
- Sipho Mbule
- Tshegofatso Mabasa
- Relebohile Mofokeng
MTN8 quarter-final weekend
Orlando Pirates meet Durban City on Saturday, 8 August at 15:00. Sundowns tackle Polokwane later that day at 18:00. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs face Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium on Sunday, 9 August at 18:00.
