Bafana Bafana star pens emotional farewell after Orlando Pirates exit – ‘This is NOT goodbye…’

Thabiso Sesane is among the players Premier Soccer League champions Orlando Pirates opted to let go as restructuring ahead of another busy season continues.

So far, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has brought in Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch FC), Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay), Bohale Ngwato (Siwelele) Ghampani Lungu (Siwelele), Neo Rapoo (Siwelele), Aphiwe Baliti (Siwelele) and Matome Mmolai (Leicesterford City).

However, they have opted to part ways with Relebohile Mofokeng (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), Gilberto, Karim Kimvuidi, Thabiso Lebitso (Stellenbosch), Tshegofatso Mabasa, Sipho Mbule, Bandile Shandu, Gomolemo Khoto (Sekhukhune United), Siyabonga Ndlozi (Sekhukhune United), Tshepho Mashiloane (Sekhukhune United, Loan), Thabiso Sesane (Siwelele FC), Selaelo Rasebotja (Siwelele FC), Siyabonga Ndlozi (Sekhukhune United), Gomolemo Khoto (Sekhukhune United), Sonwabo Khumalo (Midlands), Blessing Ngiba (Midlands) and Seth Green (Durban City).

The 26-year-old Sesane is delighted for the time he served at the club insisting their paths might cross again in future.

Sesane’s farewell note to Pirates

“After nine years with the team, it’s now time to close this chapter of my career, and I do so with nothing but gratitude in my heart. Wearing the Orlando Pirates badge was more than just representing a football club; it was living a dream that so many of us grew up chasing,” Sesane stated.

“To the management, coaches, technical team, medical staff, and everyone working tirelessly behind the scenes, thank you for believing in me and helping me grow both as a footballer and as a person. Your guidance, patience, and support have shaped me in ways that will stay with me for the rest of my career.

“To my teammates, thank you for becoming brothers. We celebrated victories together, learned from defeats together, and created memories that I’ll carry with me forever. The changing room laughs, the hard training sessions, the sacrifices, and the unforgettable moments on match days will always hold a special place in my heart.

“It’s never easy saying goodbye to a place that has meant so much to me. Football is a game of new opportunities and new challenges. I’m excited for what’s ahead, but a part of my heart will always belong to Orlando Pirates.

“This is not goodbye forever; it’s simply farewell for now. Once a Buccaneer, always a Buccaneer. Thank you, Orlando Pirates,” he concluded.