Orlando Pirates are on a shopping spree and do not look as if they will be slowing down anytime soon.
If rumours are to be believed, Pirates have already made at least six signings ahead of the new season.
Pirates looking to revamp their squad
One of the positions that Pirates seem keen to revamp ahead of the new campaign, is their midfield. According to reports, the Buccaneers have transfer agreements in place to sign Sihle Nduli and Sinoxolo Kwayiba. Nduli would be arriving from Stellenbosch FC as a free agent, while Kwayiba is set to join from Chippa United.
But it doesn’t end there in midfield as Pirates have also been rumoured to have beaten Chiefs to Masindi Nemtajela. The Marumo Gallants star was reportedly the subject of strong interest from Amakhosi who wanted to bring him to Naturena. However, it was the Buccaneers who would go on to win that race and add them to their list of signings.
Six signings made
Even before the season ended Pirates were believed to have made a double signing from Baroka FC. This being for utility duo Kabelo Kgositsile and Tshepho Mashiloane. The two impressed against the Buccaneers in a Nedbank Cup encounter and it was very soon negotiations time before a deal was struck. It now remains to be seen where they will fit in with the club’s plans and those of whoever the new coach will be.
The last of the players believed to have already signed for Pirates is Nkosikhona Ndaba. The 22-year-old left-back is set to join the club from Richards Bay FC ahead of their pre-season tour to Germany. He is set to be one of the players signed to replace the departing Innocent Maela and Paseka Mako.
Full list
So here’s the full list of Pirates signings so far:
- Kabelo Kgositsile
- Tshepo Mashiloane
- Sinoxolo Kwayiba
- Masindi Nemtajela
- Sihle Nduli
- Nkosikhona Ndaba
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