Orlando Pirates have strengthened their squad after confirming seven new signings ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The Buccaneers have put all the speculations to bed by announcing the signings of Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, and Sihle Nduli.
The Soweto giants new signings have now joins the likes of Sipho Mbule, who recent arrived at the club from Mamelodi Sundowns
The new arrivals are set to link up with their teammates for pre-season in Spain, where they will take on Bolton Wanders, Pafos FC, Las Palmas and Granada CF.
“Today marks the first step of the 2025/2026 season for both the current and the new crop of players – as they undergo the first day of preseason screenings,” Pirates said in a statement.
“After weeks of speculation and countless headlines across the football social media landscape, Orlando Pirates Football Club can officially confirm the signings of Yanela Mbuthuma (from Richards Bay), Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants), Tshepang Moremi (Amazulu), Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United), Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka), and Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch).
“The new crop of players will join their new teammates later this morning for Day 1 of preseason.
“The day will comprise of a series of medical and physical assessments, an essential step in ensuring every player is equipped for the rigours of the campaign ahead. Club doctors and performance staff will meticulously guide the players through baseline tests and evaluations which is vital not only for fitness tracking, but also for tailoring individual training plans.
“Following the tests – the new players will be taken through an induction process that all new players undergo.
“Transitioning to a club of Orlando Pirates’ stature goes beyond the pitch. The new signings will have the opportunity to interact with some of the club legends such as Edward Motale, Lucky Lekgwathi, Happy Jele, and other legends. This coupled with a series of visits – which includes a trip to Soweto to visit a place that they will be calling home for the 2025/26 season – Orlando Stadium, the Meca of South African Football.
“While for the next two days, focus will be on integration and assessments, the real work begins next week, when head coach and his technical staff will take the reins for the formal start of the football side of preseason.”
