The 32-year-old joins the club as a free agent after parting ways with Orlando Pirates.

The Free State-born attacker has committed his future to the club after putting pen to paper on a one-year contract, with the option to renew.

🚨NEW SIGNING ALERT🚨

SuperSport United FC is pleased to announce the signature of winger Vincent Pule on a one-year deal with an option to renew ✍️🤝#MatsatsantsaUnified | #VincentPule pic.twitter.com/gNBghrhgUS

— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) July 19, 2024

Pule has scored 23 goals and registered 12 assists in 146 appearances across all competitions during his time at Pirates.

The winger becomes the club’s fourth signing behind defender Pogiso Sanoka, goalkeeper Ricardo Goss and left back Nyiko Mobbie.

“SuperSport United FC is pleased to announce the signature of winger Vincent Pule on a one-year deal with an option to renew,” SuperSport announced on X.

He's a Spartan! 🔵

Welcome home, Vincent! 🤝💙#MatsatsantsaUnified | #VincentPule pic.twitter.com/kSeA1vZXeO

— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) July 19, 2024

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The 32-year-old joined the club from Bidvest Wits in July 2018 and spent six years at the club.

Pule has scored 23 goals and registered 12 assists in 146 appearances across all competitions during his time at Pirates.

Vincent Pule has since penned a farewell letter to the Buccaneers, which reads:

Dear Orlando Pirates Fam

I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks.

To the Chairman Dr Irvan Khoza thank you for the opportunity you gave me to be part of such an amazing institution.

To the Management & technical team, your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts behind the scenes have been nothing short of remarkable.

To my fellow players, it has been an honour and a privilege to share the pitch with such a talented and passionate group of individuals. The bonds we have formed both on and off the field will always hold a special place in my heart, and I am grateful for the memories we have created together.

And last but certainly not least, to our loyal supporters, your unwavering dedication and unwavering support have been the backbone of this team. Your passion and enthusiasm have inspired us to push harder, aim higher, and never give up, and for that, I am truly thankful.

Thank you once again for everything, and know that I will always cherish the time we spent together.

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The 32-year-old joined the club from Bidvest Wits in July 2018 and spent six years at the club.

Pule has scored 23 goals and registered 12 assists in 146 appearances across all competitions during his time at Pirates.

The winger becomes the eighth player to leave the club following the departures of Fortune Makaringe, Richard Ofori, Souaibou Marou, Kermit Erasmus, Thabang Monare, Siyabonga Mpontshane and Bayanda Thabethe.

Orlando Pirates have since released the following statement on Vincent Pule’s departure:

After six wonderful years, Vincent Pule is leaving Orlando Pirates Football Club.The 32-year-old came here in 2018 from Bidvest Wits and immediately made an impact for the Mighty Buccaneers.

During his time with the club, Vincent went on to record over 140 matches, including 35 goal contributions (goals and assists combined), to cement his legacy for the Soweto Giants.

On behalf of the entire Orlando Pirates family, we would like to thank Vincent for everything he has done for this football club. A phenomenal player, who gave us incredible moments in the field of play while also displaying qualities of a model professional off it.

Thank you, Vincent! Once Always.

☠Player Movement🏴‍☠️

Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that #VincentPule is leaving the club after six wonderful years

Thank you, Vincent! #OnceAlways

⚫⚪🔴⭐
#OrlandoPirates

— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) July 2, 2024

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The Buccaneers are set to travel to Moses Mabhida Stadium when they take on Richards when the two sides square off in the quarter-final of the competition.

Pirates made their way to this stage of the tournament following their 2-0 victory over Cape Town City in the opening round.

Richards, meanwhile, advanced to this stage following their 2-1 victory over Moroka Swallows in the first round.

The Sea Robbers also confirmed they will remain without the likes of Sipho Chaine, Paseka Mako and Innocent Maela, who continue to mend their way back to full fitness from their respective injuries.

“The hosts have been bolstered by the return of striker Sinethemba Mngomezulu, who is again eligible for selection after serving a two-match ban for picking up a red card in a home league defeat to Polokwane City.

“For Pirates, defenders Paseka Mako and Innocent Maela continue to recover from their respective injuries along with goalkeeper Sipho Chaine.

“Meanwhile, Zakhele Lepasa and Vincent Pule could have bigger roles on Saturday after their substitute appearances in midweek.”

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The Buccaneers have confirmed that the likes of Vincent Pule, Richard Ofori, Thabang Monare, Siyabonga Mpontshane and Ben Motswari has all signed contract extensions while Collins Makgaka’s contract has been terminated.

Pule signed a new contract extension with the club that will see him remain at the club until 2025, while Ofori, Monare, Mpontshane and Motswari has signed a one year extension.

The Sea Robbers has since revealed the new in the following statement which reads:

Orlando Pirates Football Club can announce that Vincent Pule has signed a new contract extension with the Club, penning a deal that will see the 31-year-old remain at the club until 2025 (2026 should the club exercise its option).

Pule, who has made 135 appearances for the Buccaneers, netting 31 goals and 11 assists, is currently in Rustenburg with the rest of the squad as they prepare for the start of the 2023/24 campaign.

His 2022/23 season was plagued by injury, limiting him to only 19 appearances, netting two goals.

Along with the update on Pule, Orlandopiratesfc.com can reveal the list of players who have been retained for the upcoming season including those who will be departing.

In football terms, the month of July marks the beginning of the football year. As one chapter closes for some, a new one begins for others:

Contract Extensions:

• Richard Ofori (2024 + 1)

• Thabang Monare (2024)

• Siyabonga Mpontshane (2024)

• Ben Motswari (2024)

Terminations:

• Collins Makgaka

Loanees:

• Azola Tshobeni: returns to JDR on a season-long loan.

• Boitumelo Radiopane: returns to Cape Town Spurs on a season-long loan.

• Bongani Sam and Tshegofatso Mabasa: currently in discussions with Swallows FC to finalise move to the Dube Birds.

Meanwhile, Azola Matrose and Thabiso Sesane are currently in camp with the squad in Rustenburg where they are being assessed by the coach and his technical.

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The winger picked up and injury while with Bafana Bafana ahead of the Fifa World Cup qualifying match against Ethiopia in October last year and, while Pule was set to return to the team last month, he suffered a relapse on his quad tear.

In February, Pirates co-coach Fadlu Davids revealed that they were being cautious with his return.

“He was very close to coming back but had a slight setback, so a cautious approach is now what is needed for him to pass his minimal standards in relation to his rehabilitation and, hopefully, we’ll have him back. I don’t want to put my head on the block, [but] by April or late March,” Davids told journalists last month.

However, according to reports, the 30-year-old is now back in training with his side and will undoubtedly be a huge boost as the season heads to the business end.

According to SoccerLaduma, Pule is set to make his return when Pirates take on Sekhukhune United next Wednesday.

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The 29-year-old suffered an injury while he was on international duty with Bafana Bafana last week.

Pule subsequently missed Bafana’s 1-0 win over Ethiopia as well as Pirates’ goalless draw with Diable Noirs in the Caf Confederation Cup last Friday.

The Buccaneers have since released a statement announcing that Pule is expected to be sidelined for several weeks as he continues to mend his injury.

“The Orlando Pirates medical department has provided an update on Vincent Pule’s situation after the 29-year-old suffered an injury while on national duty last week.”

“Pule who was listed in the starting line up for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Ethiopia injured himself during the pre-match warm up and was subsequently dropped.

“Orlandopiratesfc.com can confirm that Pule has missed the trip to Congo, where the Buccaneers will be taking on Diables Noirs in Brazzaville this afternoon.

“The Bucs medical department has revealed on Orlandopiratesfc.com, that Pule has suffered a Grade III tear of the quad and could be ruled out of action to up to 12 weeks. “

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The duo were named as joint winners of the club’s Player of the Season award, selected by their teammates, as well as the Fans’ Player of Season award, voted for by the club’s supporters.

☠ 🌟 𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 🌟

🏆 2020/21 Player of the Season
👑 Vincent Pule
👑 @DeonHotto

🤝🏾 Tied Winners as voted for by the #Buccaneers

⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/L4pFsiPi3m

— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) July 21, 2021

☠ 🌟 𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 🌟

🏆 2020/21 Fans’ Player of the Season
👑 @DeonHotto
👑 Vincent Pule

🤝🏾 Tied Winners

⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/r0mOkjLv0M

— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) July 21, 2021

Pule also took home the Golden Boot award after finding the back of the net nine times for the Buccaneers and the Goal of the Season accolade for his superb effort against Kaizer Chiefs.

☠ 🌟 𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 🌟

🏆 2020/21 Goal of the Season
👑 Vincent Pule vs @KaizerChiefs

⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/5AendYf0Ck

— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) July 21, 2021

Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori walked away with the Save of the Season award for his impressive save against Bloemfontein Celtic in the MTN8 final.

☠ 🌟 𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 🌟

🏆 2020/21 Save of the Season
👑 @ROfori31 vs @Bloem_Celtic

⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/qgojTJuAel

— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) July 21, 2021

Meanwhile, Boitumelo Radiopane won the Prospect of the Season award following his impressive display in the Diski Challenge Rewired, where he finished the season with six goals to his name.

☠ 🌟 𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 🌟

🏆 2020/21 Prospect of the Season
👑 Boitumelo Radiopane

⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/3GZivI6Mvh

— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) July 21, 2021

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Josef Zinnbauer made five changes to his side that drew against Stellenbosch FC as Bongani Sam, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Ben Motshwari, Vincent Pule and Fortune Makaringe were all named in the starting line up.

The Buccaneers got off to a good start and showed their intent in the early exchanges of the game but failed to make the most of their chances in the final third.

Wayde Jooste nearly gave Pirates the lead in the seventh minute when his intended cross almost crept in at the near post, but Raja goalkeeper Anas Zniti was well alert to the danger.

Soufiane Rahimi had a chance to put his side ahead but Wayne Sandilands did well to collect his effort at the near post.

Pirates managed to take the lead in the 39th minute when Vincent Pule found the back of the net with a clinical finish from close range as the game went into the break 1-0 in favour of the Buccaneers.

Brahimi nearly produced a superb strike early in the second half when he spotted Sandilands off his line, but his shot was nowhere near the target.

Raja did manage to level matters on the stroke of half time through Ben Malango, who beat Nyauza before slotting his effort past Sandilands.

Pule should’ve handed his side the lead four minutes later but fired his volley towards goal but it does not possess the necessary power to trouble the keeper.

Zinnbauer then opted to bring on fresh legs in the 76th minute when Paseka Mako, Thembinkosi Lorch and Thabang Monare were introduced in place of Bongani Sam, Fortune Makaringe and Motshwari before bringing on Gabadinho Mhango and Kabelo Dlamini to replace Deon Hotto and Siphesihle Ndlovu in the 85th minute.

Pirates had a chance to put the game to bed deep into stoppage time when Mako got behind the defence, beating the keeper in the process, but knocked the ball out of his reach at the crucial moment before Raja made the clearance as the game ended locked at 1-1.

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Pule came off the bench to score a second-half brace to inspire his side to a 2-0 victory over the Team of Choice at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

The Buccaneers have now extended their unbeaten run at home to 21 games across all competitions, with their last defeat a penalty shootout with Bidvest Wits in the Nedbank Cup in February 2020.

The 29-year-old admits his side are ‘very confident’ when they play at home and has labelled them a ‘bunch of winners’ after returning to winning ways.

‘When you’re sitting there on the bench, you have to focus on the game and look at the spaces. Tactically it was a very difficult game, they were very good in the first half,’ Pule told the club’s media channel post-match.

‘But we have a bunch of winners and we had to come back. We showed character and scored two goals and won the game.

‘At home we are unbeaten for a long time, I think we are very confident when we’re playing here at Orlando.

‘We knew it was going to be a difficult game, they were pushing us all over, but we have a good group of guys and we have character, so we won the game.’

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