The mighty Orlando Pirates, one of the continent’s most famous clubs, have been watching the FIFA Club World Cup on television, unlike their Betway Premiership rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
While the FIFA Club World Cup launched an expanded format with 32 clubs, Orlando Pirates could not meet the qualification criteria by either winning the CAF Champions League or via the CAF four‑year African clubs ranking.
Sundowns, Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco) and Esperance (Tunisia) took the four spots allocated for African clubs.
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To make it to the USA, Orlando Pirates needed to have won one of the CAF Champions League (CAFCL) titles between 2021 and 2024. The titles went to Egyptian giants Al Ahly (2021, 2023 and 2024), while Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca won the 2022 title…Full story here.
ORLANDO PIRATES STARTING 11 WITH EIGHT NEW PLAYERS
Talk about a true transfer window splash. In addition to Sipho Mbule, Betway Premiership powerhouse Orlando Pirates have announced seven signings.
The top-tier Betway Premiership club, the Orlando Pirates, have announced seven new signings. The names are Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane and Sihle Nduli.
Now let’s have a quick look at how the eight new players will fit into coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s team next season.
Below is the line-up in a 4-5-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Sipho Chaine
- Right back: Tshepho Mashiloane
- Central defender: Nkosinathi Sibisi
- Central defender: Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- Left back: Nkosikhona Ndaba… Full story here.
