Orlando Pirates have announced their first signing heading into the 2025/26 season and it’s a big one!
Pirates have taken to their social media to confirm the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns star Sipho Mbule.
Pirates announce signing of Mbule
“Orlando Pirates is pleased to welcome Sipho Mbule to the Club.
#OnceAlways” Is what the club wrote in a short post on their official ‘X’ account.
Mbule joins Pirates aș a free agent, this after parting ways with Sundowns. The 27-year-old saw an option on his deal not exercised by the Brazilians, after they had loaned him out to Sekhukhune United. The player showed flashes of brilliance during his time at BaBina Nako. But he was ultimately released early by the club due to ill discipline.
Was publicly offered to Chiefs
After that, his agent Mike Makaab publicly stated that he had offered Mbule to Kaizer Chiefs. But as time passed, there seemed to be no headway with regards to that deal. Now, out of nowhere, it was their arch rivals Pirates who stole a march and announced him swiftly. It now remains to be seen how many years he has signed on for at the Buccaneers.
One of nine signings so far
Although Mbule is the first confirmed signing, he is expected to be followed by at least eight other players. Kabelo Kgositsile, Masindi Nemtajela, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, Tsepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba and Yanela Mbuthuma the others. It is also unclear if Chiefs did, indeed, end up having talks with the player and his camp over a possible deal.
How are you feeling Buccaneers and Amakhosi?
That matters not, however, as Mbule will be added as new weapon in new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s arsenal. Pirates fans, are you happy with the signing of ‘Masterchef’? Chiefs fans are you disappointed to miss out? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
