Orlando Pirates confirm nine new signings

Orlando Pirates have confirmed nine new signings which includes the likes of Brilliant Khuzwayo, Vincent Pule, Ben Motshwari and Asavela Mbekile.

The Buccaneers have ended speculations surrounding a number of players by announcing their new arrivals on the club’s official website.

Pirates released the following statement on the matter, which reads: ‘Orlando Pirates Football Club is delighted to announce the signings of Brilliant Khuzwayo, Vincent Pule, Ben Motshwari, Meshack Maphangule, Asavela Mbekile, Linda Mntambo, Abel Mabaso, Paseka Mako and Kudakwashe Mahachi.

‘More details on the signings will be made available closer to the start of pre-season.

‘The nine players will join the rest of the squad when the team returns for pre-season training on 18 June.

‘Strengthening of the squad has been the number one priority for the administrative office in anticipation of a gruelling season which will see the club competing in five competitions, including the Caf Champions League, which starts in November.’

The 2018-19 Absa Premiership seasons will kick-off over the weekend of the 3-5th August 2018.