The 2025/26 season ushers in a quiet but significant shift at Orlando Pirates following the departure of long-serving captain Innocent Maela. With his contract expiring at the end of June, the club…
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11 players signed, 11 gone
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…
Transfer window hits and misses
Orlando Pirates have been the busiest PSL club this offseason, with eleven confirmed signings already boosting squad depth ahead of the new campaign. The likes of Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi headline…
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…
Exit confirmed, more moves likely
Orlando Pirates have formally confirmed the departure of long-serving striker Zakhele Lepasa, drawing a line under weeks of murmurs about his future and signalling a fresh start for the 28-year-old beyond Mayfair….
Orlando Pirates news: Ouaddou wants more exits
Orlando Pirates are not done trimming their squad ahead of the new season. According to the latest transfer update, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou wants to work with a smaller squad for the…
Captaincy question lingers at Orlando Pirates
As the new season kicks off next weekend, questions have arisen regarding the captaincy at Orlando Pirates. Following the departure of regular captain Innocent Maela, the club has not yet announced a…
Zakhele Lepasa speaks after leaving Orlando Pirates
After seven years, Zakhele Lepasa has left Orlando Pirates after the club opted not to renew his contract. The 28-year-old Bafana Bafana forward spent most of last season injured. He failed to…
Orlando Pirates bid farewell to striker
In recent weeks, it has been widely reported that Zakhele Lepasa was likely to leave Orlando Pirates ahead of the 2025-26 season. Lepasa didn’t travel with the squad for their pre-season tour…
Rele Mofokeng transfer, R44 million offer?
Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng has been the subject of transfer speculation, but will he leave the club? The 20-year-old superstar has been linked with moves to the Premier League, La Liga,…