Orlando Pirates fans barely had time to breathe this week as the club made a flurry of announcements.
With the team getting ready for their third consecutive pre-season stint in Spain, it’s clear they’re not just going through the motions — they mean business.
A Busy Transfer Window With Ten Players Already In
So far, the Buccaneers have brought in ten new players during this transfer window — nine of them have been officially unveiled.
The most surprising of the bunch? Sipho Mbule.
The skillful midfielder joined Pirates as a free agent after being released by Mamelodi Sundowns.
It was a signing that raised more than a few eyebrows.
Following that bombshell, the club continued to strengthen with a group of new arrivals: Masindi Nemtajela, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, and Yanela Mbuthuma.
That group alone had supporters buzzing.
But Pirates weren’t done just yet.
Snatching Oswin Appollis From Under Chiefs’ Nose
To top off their recruitment spree, Pirates pulled off another headline-grabbing move by signing Bafana Bafana international Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City.
What made it even sweeter? Beating arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs to his signature.
That move has been widely seen as a major statement of intent.
The Other Side of the Coin — Players Heading Out
Of course, when you bring in that many new faces, someone’s got to make room.
Pirates have already said goodbye to Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane, both of whom have left the club.
And now, it looks like two more players are heading out — but on loan this time.
According to iDiski Times, Pirates have agreed to loan out Goodman Mosele and Azola Tshobeni to Chippa United for the upcoming campaign.
Mosele and Tshobeni Set to Link Up With Chippa
The deal isn’t just a rumour — iDiski Times reports it’s all but done.
Chippa United are ready to welcome the duo into their camp, where they’ll join pre-season training under head coach Sinethemba Badela.
For Chippa, this is a boost ahead of the new season.
For Pirates, it’s another strategic move to trim the squad while giving their young midfielders game time elsewhere.
Pirates Fans React to the New-Look Squad
As always, fans have opinions. With the midfield already stacked thanks to the new arrivals, the departures of Mosele and Tshobeni seem to make sense — but some supporters are still sad to see them go, even temporarily.
Whether this overhaul brings the desired success in the new season remains to be seen.
One thing’s for sure: Orlando Pirates aren’t waiting for the future — they’re building it now.
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