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Squad · 2026/27

Orlando Pirates squad 2026/27

The Orlando Pirates squad for 2026/27: 35 first-team players with shirt numbers, positions, ages and nationalities, plus appearances, starts and minutes for Orlando Pirates this season. This is the full Orlando Pirates roster, updated after every match.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 · after Orlando Pirates 3-0 TS Galaxy

Manager A. Ouaddou since Jul 2025Orlando Stadium

35
Players
25.4
Avg age
0
Injured now
0
On loan
Who starts vs Kaizer Chiefs?Sat 31 Oct · 13:30 UKPredicted XI →

Goalkeepers

3 players · avg age 24.7
  • Chaine

    Goalkeeper29 yrsSouth Africa

    3 apps
    3 st · 270'
  • Dladla

    Goalkeeper25 yrsSouth Africa

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • BoonNew

    Goalkeeper20 yrsNationality not yet known

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'

Defenders

11 players · avg age 26.3
  • Ndaba

    Left-back24 yrsSouth Africa

    3 apps
    3 st · 263'
  • Sibisi

    Centre-back31 yrsSouth Africa

    3 apps
    3 st · 261'
  • Seema

    Centre-back25 yrsSouth Africa

    3 apps
    3 st · 270'
  • Hotto

    Defender35 yrsNamibia

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • RapooNew

    Defender20 yrsNationality not yet known

    1 apps
    0 st · 7'
  • Xoki

    Defender31 yrsSouth Africa

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • Sebelebele

    Defender24 yrsSouth Africa

    2 apps
    2 st · 180'
  • ZuluNew

    Defender23 yrsSouth Africa

    1 apps
    0 st · 9'
  • Chabatsane

    Defender24 yrsSouth Africa

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • Derbyshire

    DefenderAge unknownNationality not yet known

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • MabeleNew

    DefenderAge unknownNationality not yet known

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'

Midfielders

10 players · avg age 25.9
  • Makhaula

    Midfielder36 yrsSouth Africa

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • de Jong

    Midfielder29 yrsNew Zealand

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • Nemtajela

    Midfielder25 yrsSouth Africa

    1 apps
    0 st · 7'
  • Mbatha

    Midfielder26 yrsSouth Africa

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • Selepe

    Midfielder21 yrsNationality not yet known

    3 apps
    2 st · 198'
  • MmolaiNew

    Midfielder22 yrsNationality not yet known

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • MthiyaneNew

    Midfielder25 yrsSouth Africa

    2 apps
    1 st · 106'
  • Nduli

    Midfielder31 yrsSouth Africa

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • MokobodiNew

    Defensive mid23 yrsSouth Africa

    3 apps
    3 st · 270'
  • Masilela

    Attacking mid21 yrsNationality not yet known

    3 apps
    3 st · 256'

Forwards

11 players · avg age 24.5
  • SigomosheNew

    Forward26 yrsNationality not yet known

    1 apps
    1 st · 56'
  • Mbuthuma

    Forward24 yrsSouth Africa

    2 apps
    2 st · 147'
  • Moremi

    Forward26 yrsSouth Africa

    3 apps
    2 st · 211'
  • Appollis

    Forward25 yrsSouth Africa

    3 apps
    1 st · 80'
  • Makgopa

    Forward26 yrsSouth Africa

    1 apps
    0 st · 24'
  • LunguNew

    Forward28 yrsZambia

    1 apps
    1 st · 45'
  • Radiopane

    Forward24 yrsSouth Africa

    1 apps
    1 st · 66'
  • Pedersen

    Forward27 yrsNorway

    2 apps
    0 st · 33'
  • MabuzaNew

    Forward22 yrsSouth Africa

    1 apps
    0 st · 7'
  • NgwatoNew

    Forward19 yrsNationality not yet known

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • Kgosietsile

    Forward22 yrsNationality not yet known

    3 apps
    2 st · 182'

Youth and academy

3 players · tap to show
  • Dansin

    Midfielder21 yrsNationality not yet known

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • Padime

    Forward19 yrsNationality not yet known

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'
  • Nkota

    Forward21 yrsSouth Africa

    0 apps
    0 st · 0'

Transfers, summer 2026

In · 11

  • SigomosheFrom Milford FC · Transfer · 17 Sep 2026
  • MabuzaFrom Marumo Gallants · Transfer · 7 Sep 2026
  • NkotaFrom Al-Ettifaq · Loan · 2 Sep 2026
  • BoonFrom Stellenbosch · Transfer · 11 Aug 2026
  • MokobodiFrom Stellenbosch · Transfer · 28 Jul 2026
  • MthiyaneFrom Stellenbosch · Transfer · 30 Jun 2026
  • MmolaiFrom Leicesterfield · Transfer · 30 Jun 2026
  • ZuluFrom Richards Bay · Transfer · 30 Jun 2026
  • LunguFrom Siwelele · Transfer · 29 Jun 2026
  • RapooFrom Siwelele · Transfer · 29 Jun 2026
  • NgwatoFrom Siwelele · Transfer · 29 Jun 2026

Out · 9 permanent

  • van RooyenTo Mamelodi Sundowns · Free · 4 Sep 2026
  • RasebotjaTo Siwelele · Transfer · 31 Jul 2026
  • ShanduTo Durban City · Transfer · 30 Jul 2026
  • MoseleTo Chippa United · Transfer · 29 Jul 2026
  • ButheleziTo Sekhukhune United · Free · 16 Jul 2026
  • SesaneTo Siwelele · Transfer · 5 Jul 2026
  • MofokengTo Union Saint-Gilloise · Transfer · 30 Jun 2026
  • MadibaTo Marumo Gallants · Free · 30 Jun 2026
  • KimvuidiTo Hapoel Petah Tikva · Free · 30 Jun 2026

Most Common Orlando Pirates Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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