Orlando Pirates have officially unveiled their schedule for their 2026 pre-season tour of Spain, with the defending Betway Premiership, MTN8 and Carling Knockout champions set to play five friendly matches between 15 July and 24 July.
The Buccaneers will once again be based at the renowned Marbella Football Center, marking the third consecutive season they have held their pre-season camp at the prestigious venue.
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The Sea Robbers will face three Spanish clubs Córdoba CF, Cádiz CF and Las Palmas, before taking on Saudi Arabian outfits Al Ittihad and NEOM SC.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side will open their Spanish tour against Córdoba CF on 15 July, before taking on Cádiz CF four days later. They then face Al Ittihad on 21 July, Las Palmas on 22 July, before wrapping up the tour against NEOM SC on 24 July.
- 15 July: Orlando Pirates vs Córdoba CF
- 19 July: Orlando Pirates vs Cádiz CF
- 21 July: Orlando Pirates vs Al Ittihad
- 22 July: Orlando Pirates vs Las Palmas
- 24 July: Orlando Pirates vs NEOM SC.
NEW TRANSFER SIGNINGS
The Buccaneers have signed central midfielder Mthetheleli Mthiyane from Stellenbosch FC in a player swap deal including Thabiso Lebitso.
The towering central defender Sbangani Zulu from Richards Bay, winger Bohlale Ngwato, and striker Ghampani Lungu, left-back Neo Rapoo and left-back Aphiwe Baliti from Siwelele FC.
The midfielder Matome Mmolai has also joined from Leicesterford City. Baliti will spend the season on loan to continue his development and gain regular first-team football.