Orlando Pirates have quietly pulled off one of the most impressive transfer windows in recent years. Half of their 12 new signings already boast Bafana Bafana caps.
In a bold show of domestic talent scouting, six of the Buccaneers’ arrivals featured for South Africa during the 2025 COSAFA Cup, earning their international debuts after standout performances in the Betway Premiership.
The list includes Yanela Mbuthuma, Sinoxolo Kwayiba and Kamogelo Sebelebele.
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The six players: Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Yanela Mbuthuma, Oswin Appollis, and Kamegelo Sebelebele—represent a new generation of local stars making their mark on both the national stage and now at one of South Africa’s most demanding clubs.
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- Masindi Nemtajela, 23, central midfielder
- Tshepang Moremi, 24, winger
- Sinoxolo Kwayiba, 25, attacking midfielder
- Yanela Mbuthuma, 23, striker
- Oswin Appollis, 23, winger
- Kamegelo Sebelebele, 22, forward.
Other Bafana internationals at Orlando Pirates after the 2025 Cosafa Cup:
- Sipho Chaine, 28, goalkeeper
- Nkosinathi Sibisi, 29, central defender
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi, 19, central defender
- Thalente Mbatha, 25, central midfielder
- Simphiwe Selepe, 20, central midfielder
- Patrick Maswanganyi, 27, attacking midfielder
- Tshegofatso Mabasa, 28, striker
- Evidence Makgopa, 25, striker
- Boitumelo Radiopane, 23, striker.
With six freshly capped Bafana Bafana players joining their ranks, Orlando Pirates are investing not only in talent but in future national team names.
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