Orlando Pirates have been the busiest side in the PSL transfer market, finalising more moves than any other club this window. The Soweto giants wrapped up 15 new signings, while 18 players have headed for the exit door ahead of the 2025/26 season.
New Faces at Mayfair
Full List of Orlando Pirates Signings
- Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Yanela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay)
- Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants)
- Tshepang Moremi (AmaZulu)
- Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay)
- Abdoulaye Dine Mariko (Djoliba AC)
- Abdoulaye S Mariko (Djoliba AC)
- Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United)
- Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka)
- Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch)
- Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City)
- Kamogelo Sebelebele (TS Galaxy)
- Lebone Seema (TS Galaxy)
- Kabelo Kgositsile (Baroka FC)
- Neo Mokoena (promoted from DDC side)
The Buccaneers not only made the highest number of acquisitions but also secured some of the standout transfers of the season. High-profile arrivals include Mbule from Sundowns, Kwayiba from Chippa, Nduli from Stellenbosch, Moremi from AmaZulu, and Appollis from Polokwane City.
Exits from the Bucs
Confirmed Orlando Pirates Departures
- Innocent Maela
- Miguel Timm (Sekhukhune United)
- Paseka Mako (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Thabiso Monyane (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Phillip Ndlondlo
- Monnapule Saleng (Orbit College)
- Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq)
- Zakhele Lepasa (Unattached)
- Yanga Madiba (Orbit College)
- Thuso Molekeki (Orbit College)
- Azola Tshobeni (Chippa United)
- Goodman Mosele (Chippa United, loan)
- Abdoulaye S Mariko (Chippa United)
- Karim Kimvuidi (SC Ashdod, Israel)
- Kabelo Kgositsile (Baroka FC, loan)
- Tefu Mofokeng (Mochudi Chiefs, loan)
- Mpumelelo Ndaba (TS Galaxy)
- Katlego Otladisa
Long-serving club captain Innocent Maela is currently a free agent, with reports suggesting he could soon transition into a technical role within the club’s setup.
Big-Name Moves Raise Eyebrows
Some exits will sting for the Bucs faithful. Saleng’s switch to Orbit College raised eyebrows, while rivals Kaizer Chiefs swooped in to land Mako and Monyane. Abroad, Nkota sealed a deal with Al Ettifaq, and Kimvuidi moved to Israeli side SC Ashdod.
Pirates Dominate the Transfer Window
In total, Pirates concluded over 30 transactions this window more than both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. With such wholesale changes, the Mayfair giants have sent a strong statement of intent ahead of the new season.
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