Orlando Pirates transfers: 13 signings, 13 departures

With the transfer window now shut, Orlando Pirates look to have a squad capable of competing for silverware on all fronts. Let’s take a look.

Orlando Pirates transfers

Pirates have recruited several tried-and-tested PSL players, with many of them hitting the ground running right away. Kabelo Kgositsile, Gamphani Lungu, Thapelo Mokobodi, Mthetheleli Mthiyane and Sbangani Zulu have all become established first-team regulars.

• Kabelo Kgositsile
• Sebastian Pedersen
• Gamphani Lungu
• Mohau Nkota
• Thapelo Mokobodi
• Mthetheleli Mthiyane
• Sbangani Zulu
• Bohlale Ngwato
• Neo Rapoo
• Matome Mmolai
• Bheki Mabuza
• Bulelani Sigomoshe
• Aphiwe Baliti

Confirmed exits

• Thabiso Sesane 
• Selaelo Rasebotja 
• Siyabonga Ndlozi 
• Gomolemo Khoto 
• Sonwabo Khumalo 
• Blessing Ngiba 
• Seth Green 
• Thabiso Lebitso 
• Bandile Shandu
• Sipho Mbule 
• Tshegofatso Mabasa 
• Relebohile Mofokeng 
• Karim Kimvuidi

Pirates ease past Gallants

Defending champions Orlando Pirates comfortably disposed of Marumo Gallants 2-0 on Sunday with goals from Kabelo Kgositsile and Nkosinathi Sibisi. Pirates are now one point adrift of leaders Sundowns, but crucially they have a game in hand and remain unbeaten after seven outings. 

Mofokeng is thriving post-Orlando Pirates

Meanwhile, scintillating form in the 2025-26 campaign earned Rele Mofokeng a move to Belgian Pro League side Union Saint-Gilloise. He followed Mohau Nkota and Mbekezeli Mbokazi out of the club, although Nkota has returned on loan after an underwhelming stint in Saudi Arabia. Mofokeng scored 10 goals and assisted eight times in 27 league outings last term. For Union SG, he scored the clinching penalty in a shootout win over Club Brugge in the Belgian Super Cup final in July. Mofokeng scored his first Europa League goal for his new club last Thursday in a comfortable 3-0 win over Viktoria Plzen. He’s also scored three times in five league outings. Union SG have won six matches on the bounce across all competitions, with Mofokeng claiming an assist on Sunday against Royal Antwerp.

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