Orlando Pirates Transfer News: Official – PSL champions sign four, Mabasa & five others out

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Orlando Pirates Transfer News: Official – PSL champions sign four, Mabasa & five others out
Tshegofatso Mabasa - Photo by Orlando Pirates

Premier Soccer League champions Orlando Pirates have confirmed the signing of four players and the exit of several others ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and his technical team had already identified areas to strengthen before a decision was reached. Having won the PSL for the first time in 14 years, the Soweto giants will be desperate to defend it ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, who had won the initial eight editions.

The Sea Robbers have further confirmed the exit of six players who they deemed surplus to requirements.

New Orlando Pirates signings

“Recently crowned Betway Premiership Champions Orlando Pirates are delighted to announce new arrivals to the Club,” Bucs confirmed.

“After weeks of speculation and countless headlines across the football social media landscape, Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the signings of Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch FC), Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay), as well as Bohale Ngwato and Ghampani Lungu (both from Siwelele).

“The arrival of Mthiyane sees defender Thabiso Lebitso moving in the opposite direction to join the Maroons as part of a swap deal.

“Further details regarding these new signings will be shared in due course,” they added.

Who is out of Orlando Pirates?

“Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of five players following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season,” they continued.

Sipho Mbule, Orlando Pirates
Sipho Mbule, Orlando Pirates

“The players who will be leaving the Club upon the conclusion of their respective contracts are Bandile Shandu, Sipho Mbule, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Karim Kimvuidi and Deivi Miguel Vieira (Gilberto).

“Each of the players departs having contributed to the Orlando Pirates journey in their own way, and the Club would like to place on record its appreciation for their service during their time with the Buccaneers.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club thanks Bandile, Sipho, Tshegofatso, Karim, and Gilberto for their service and wishes them all the best in the next chapters of their respective careers,” Pirates concluded.

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