Orlando Pirates have added some fresh new faces to their squad in a window when they’ve lost Relebohile Mofokeng. Who’s going to impress?
Orlando Pirates XI vs Milford
Pirates began their title defence in workmanlike fashion, claiming a 2-0 win over Milford courtesy of goals from Tshepang Moremi and Oswin Appollis.
Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Sibisi, Hotto; Mbatha, Dansin; Appollis, Maswanganyi, Moremi; Mbuthuma.
Orlando Pirates have signed 27-year-old Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen from Sogndal in his native Norway. Unfairly, some fans online have dubbed Pedersen The Temu Haaland. What does Pedersen’s arrival mean for Evidence Makgopa? One man who seems to be staying put is Oswin Appollis. This, despite rumours of an approach from FC Porto.
Best Pirates XI?
Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Sibisi, Hotto, Mbatha, Nduli; Appollis, Dansin, Moremi; Makgopa.
Pirates squad numbers for 2026-27
- 3. Nkosikhona Ndaba
- 4. Abdoulaye Mariko
- 5. Nkosinathi Sibisi
- 6. Lebone Seema
- 7. Deon Hotto
- 8. Makhehleni Makkhaula
- 9. Yanela Mbuthuma
- 11. Tshepang Moremi
- 12. Oswin Appollis
- 14. Andre de Jong
- 15. Masindi Nemtajela
- 16. Thalente Mbatha
- 17. Evidence Makgopa
- 18. Kabelo Dlamini
- 19. Neo Rapoo
- 20. Simphiwe Selepe
- 21. Deano van Rooyen
- 23. Gamphani Lungu
- 24. Sipho Chaine
- 25. Boitumelo Radiopane
- 26. Matome Mmolai
- 27. Tapelo Xoki
- 28. Patrick Maswanganyi
- 29. Mthetheleli Mthiyane
- 30. Sihle Nduli
- 31. Sebastian Pedersen
- 32. Siyabonga Dladla
- 33. Thapelo Mkobodi
- 36. Kamogelo Sebelebele
- 37. Sbangani Zulu
- 38. Mpho Padime
- 39. Sifiso Luthuli
- 40. Zoëy Monyepao
- 41. Reece Braithwaite
- 43. Mpho Chabatsane
- 44. Cristian Derbyshire
- 45. Daniel Msendami
- 46. Cemran Dansin
- 47. Bohlale Ngwatoda
- 48. Simphiwe Masilela
- 49. Kabelo Kgotsitsile
Mofokeng’s dream debut in Belgium
Relebohile Mofokeng could have scarcely imagined a better debut for his new club, Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. The 21-year-old Bafana star slotted the decisive spot-kick in a penalty shootout win over Club Brugge to claim the Belgian Super Cup. A trophy after one match with his new team? Not bad.
