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Orlando Pirates have initiated a massive squad clearout, officially parting ways with six first-team players — Sipho Mbule, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Bandile Shandu, Karim Kimvuidi, Deivi Miguel Vieira (Gilberto), and Thabiso Lebitso — ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The blockbuster announcement on Tuesday confirms that the technical team is completely restructuring the squad, letting go of marquee names and established stars to refresh the changing room.

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates have officially confirmed the signings of Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sbangani Zulu, Bohale Ngwato, and Ghampani Lungu ahead of the 2026/27 season.

"Orlando Pirates can confirm the signings of Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch FC), Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay), as well as Bohlale Ngwato and Ghampani Lungu (both from Siwelele)." - Orlando Pirates

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted a high-profile send-off dinner at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria to rally the nation behind Bafana Bafana. The gala event marked a historic milestone for South African football as Head Coach Hugo Broos officially unveiled his final 26-man squad bound for the FIFA World Cup. Addressing the players, technical team, and dignitaries under the theme "United by Hope, Driven by Pride," President Ramaphosa assured the team that they carry the spirit of the entire country.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has officially announced South Africa's final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The historic announcement took place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The tournament marks South Africa's first World Cup appearance since they hosted the showpiece in 2010. www.diskifans.co.za

Dr Irvin Khoza congratulated Orlando Pirates fans on their first league title in 14 years.

Orlando Pirates STATEMENT 👇

A season of work, memory and return!

By its very nature, football is history-making. Team after team, match after match, season after season, the game creates a record. What was once carried mainly by memory, media and the stories of the supporters is now preserved, retrieved, debated and tested through search engines and the internet. The past is no longer left behind. It is consumed with the present, informing the voice of supporters who watch, search, remember, compare and speak back to the game.

It was not lost on me that, in a season in which we won a Treble and the Diski Challenge to boot, one of the dominant themes was: “after a 14-year drought.” In that period, Orlando Pirates won five MTN8 titles, three Nedbank Cups and one Carling Knockout, reached the CAF Champions League final, reached two CAF Confederation Cup finals, and returned to the CAF Champions League semi-finals. The consistency of the performance in the last four seasons demonstrates a noteworthy comeback: three PSL league runner-up finishes, three MTN8 titles, two Nedbank Cups, one Carling Knockout, a return to the CAF Champions League semi-finals, and finally the league title itself. The “14-year drought” theme clearly speaks to the premier status of the PSL league title.

One of the most pleasing features of this season was the increasing return of Orlando Pirates supporters in large numbers – at home at the Amstel Arena and away. This was the visible return of a culture, an event offering, a gathering of belonging, song, colour, memory and expectation.

If there is one lesson football has taught me, it is that you cannot dry today’s washing with yesterday’s sun. History is a foundation, not a substitute for present work. It gives us memory, pride and responsibility, but it does not run, tackle, think, sacrifice or win for us. Each season asks its own questions. Each team must answer for its own time. When we work only for ourselves, effort has limits. When we work for something bigger than ourselves, effort becomes duty, sacrifice becomes honour, and success is shared.

The primary responsibility of a football club is to present a winning team and to win big. Everything else exists in service of that objective. The “everything else” part of Orlando Pirates, largely behind the scenes and invisible to the public, enables the overall success of the team. A successful season is the work of an institution aligned around performance — on the field, around the field, in the offices, in the market, locally and abroad. I know that, to most of you, this is beyond a job. The success of this well-supported team is living proof of your dedication to an endeavour bigger than self. I am grateful for your selflessness.

Thank you, Orlando Pirates Family, for making this a season of work, memory and return.

Dr Irvin Khoza

Chairman

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed immense happiness and pride during his post-match press conference following the team's spectacular 2-0 victory over Orbit College FC. The emotional win at Mbombela Stadium secured the Betway Premiership title, completing a historic domestic treble and ending a painful 14-year league drought for the Buccaneers. https://youtu.be/elClibqTCHg?si=w_9PcyGNC1z0s3my

Post-Match Press Conference with Abdeslam Ouaddou | ORBIT College FC 0-2 Orlando Pirates Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed immense happiness and pride during his post-match press conference following the team's spectacular 2-0...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has officially been named the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month for May 2026. He led his team through a flawless month to secure the club's first league title in 14 years.

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has officially won the final Betway Premiership Player of the Month award for May 2026. His flawless run between the sticks helped Orlando Pirates dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns and secure their first league title in 14 years.

Monday Mood 😎