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PIRATES ANNOUNCE MASS PLAYER SIGNINGS AFTER SIPHO MBULE!

PIRATES ANNOUNCE MASS PLAYER SIGNINGS AFTER SIPHO MBULE!





Following the signing of marquee signing of Sipho Mbule on Tuesday afternoon, Orlando Pirates has now confirmed the signings of 7 new players we had reported that were signed by the club a few weeks ago.


The Soweto giants confirmed the signing of Tshepo Mashiloane from Baroka FC, Sinoxolo Kwayiba from Chippa United, Tshepang Moremi from Amazulu, Sihle Nduli from Stellenbosch FC, Masindi Nemtanjela from Marumo Gallants ,Yanela Mbuthuma and Nkosikhona Ndaba From Richards Bay FC.


The only player we had reported that was signed by Pirates but isn't on the unveiled list is Kabelo Kgositsile from Baroka FC.


Below is the full statement released by Orlando Pirates on their website today announcing the new signings:


"Today marks the first step of the 2025/2026 season for both the current and the new crop of players – as they undergo the first day of preseason screenings."


"After weeks of speculation and countless headlines across the football social media landscape, Orlando Pirates Football Club can officially confirm the signings of Yanela Mbuthuma (from Richards Bay), Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants), Tshepang Moremi (Amazulu), Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United), Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka), and Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch)."


"The new crop of players will join their new teammates later this morning for Day 1 of preseason."


"The day will comprise of a series of medical and physical assessments, an essential step in ensuring every player is equipped for the rigours of the campaign ahead. Club doctors and performance staff will meticulously guide the players through baseline tests and evaluations which is vital not only for fitness tracking, but also for tailoring individual training plans."


"Following the tests – the new players will be taken through an induction process that all new players undergo."


"Transitioning to a club of Orlando Pirates’ stature goes beyond the pitch. The new signings will have the opportunity to interact with some of the club legends such as Edward Motale, Lucky Lekgwathi, Happy Jele, and other legends. This coupled with a series of visits – which includes a trip to Soweto to visit a place that they will be calling home for the 2025/26 season – Orlando Stadium, the Meca of South African Football."


"While for the next two days, focus will be on integration and assessments, the real work begins next week, when head coach and his technical staff will take the reins for the formal start of the football side of preseason."






Photo provided by Orlando Pirates Football Club.

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