Marumo Gallants FC have confirmed three major signings as the club strengthens its squad for the ongoing season.
The new arrivals include Romaric Dognimin Ouattara, Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde, and Msindisi Kunene, each bringing unique qualities to the team.
Ouattara, a 21-year-old striker from Ivory Coast, joins from Algerian side Olympique Akbou. Standing at 1.90m, he adds physical presence and attacking power to Gallants’ frontline. Mwiinde, a 25-year-old Zambian forward, arrives with experience from clubs such as Hatta Club, Masafi Sports Club, and Al-Salam SC, where he contributed goals and assists.
Kunene, a 24-year-old South African winger formerly with AmaZulu FC, brings pace and creativity to the attack.
What Marumo Gallants have said
The club expressed excitement about integrating the trio into the first team as they aim to build a competitive squad for the remainder of the season.
In addition to the new signings, Gallants confirmed the departure of Daniel Msedami and Mpho Tshabatsane, thanking them for their contributions and wishing them success in their future careers.
Marumo Gallants continue to work behind the scenes to identify further transfer targets as preparations for the rest of the campaign intensify.
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“Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane, as the Club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the resumption of the 2025/26 campaign.
“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.
“Orlando Pirates would like to commend the leadership of Marumo Gallants for the professional and cooperative manner in which the transaction was handled.
“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. Orlando Pirates Football Club welcomes Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane and wishes them every success in this establishment” – Pirates said in a statement.
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