Orlando Pirates respond to Mamelodi Sundowns with two more signings

Orlando Pirates are not done with their transfer business after signing Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane both from Marumo Gallants.

Pirates confirmed the signing of the two players on Tuesday afternoon, taking their January acquisitions to three, following their earlier capture of Andre de Jong from Stellenbosch FC.

“The Buccaneers have reached an agreement with Marumo Gallants for the services of both players, with the transfers concluded on a permanent and immediate basis,” said a statement on the Pirates website.

“Orlando Pirates would like to commend the leadership of Marumo Gallants for the professional and cooperative manner in which the transaction was handled.

Pirates keen to maintain PSL title push

“Following the completion of all the necessary clearances, Msendami and Chabatsane will travel to the North West Province, where the squad is currently in camp and being put through their paces by the technical team as preparations intensify ahead of the resumption of the Betway Premiership season.

“The Club looks forward to integrating both players into the group and believes they will add value and healthy competition within the squad.”

Pirates are determined to push on for the PSL title after ending the first half of the season top of the table with 28 points from 12 matches, two more than champions Mamelodi Sundowns, and still with a match in hand.

Zimbabwean right winger Msendami, 25, joins Pirates after playing 16 games and scoring one goal for Gallants this season, while 23-year-old left-back Chabatsane, who can also play at left centre-back, has played 17 matches for the club in 2025-26.