TWO brand new Orlando Pirates players
Exciting times.
Orlando Pirates are starting to add some hand-selected players to their squad as they continue to challenge for silverware.
Orlando Pirates give two youngsters a chance
Siyabonga Ndlozi and Yanga Madiba have been spotted training with the Bucs’ first team. It’s expected that both will play some part in the remainder of the campaign as Pirates challenge for silverware on several fronts. Who are these players?
Ndlozi is a 22-year-old attacker who can play across the front line in the wide areas. Meanwhile, Madiba is a promising left-back who’s seen as a natural successor to veterans Innocent Maela and Deon Hotto.
“Soon after Thursday’s first training session for 2025, the Buccaneers‘ social media account shared images of the players on the grass at the Rand Stadium training base. One of the faces was former Orbit College left-back Yanga Madiba, aged 23. With Deon Hotto turning 35 this year, Orlando Pirates are clearly developing Mabida as a possible successor at number three. Meanwhile, Paseko Mako has been back from injury to compete with Hotto, while Innocent Maela continues to struggle for game time.”
Pirates ready to sacrifice Ndlondlo to secure Appollis
Orlando Pirates must cough up money and a player to secure the services of Polokwane and Bafana winger Oswin Appollis. Polokwane has insisted fringe playmaker Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo be included in any potential deal for their talisman. 29-year-old former Marumo Gallants man Ndlondlo has only made two appearances across all competitions this term for the Sea Robbers.
Next six fixtures
The Buccaneers are next in action against Ivorian outfit Stade d’Abidjan in the Caf Champions League on Saturday 4 January. A win in that group clash would take them closer to qualification for the knockout stages of Africa’s premier club competition.
- Pirates vs Stade d’Abidjan: 04 January, 18:00
- Cape Town City vs Pirates: 08 January, 19:30
- Pirates vs Belouizdad: 12 January, 15:00
- Al Ahly vs Pirates: 18 January, 18:00
- Royal AM vs Pirates: 22 January, 19:30
- Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: 01 February, 15:30
Will Madiba make the grade at Pirates?
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