Today’s Orlando Pirates transfer wrap looks at potential incomings and the latest on Oswin Appollis’ future at the club.
Where is Oswin Appollis going?
As things stand, 24-year-old Bafana star Oswin Appollis is staying put with the champions. There were rumours of a big-money move to Portuguese giants Porto, but those whispers have died down. It might be an opportune outcome for Pirates, who have already sold Rele Mofokeng this window. Losing two marquee names in the same window might have been too much to handle. Links to Emile Witbooi persist, while Cemran Dansin might be handed more responsibility in the first team.
Player arrivals at Orlando Pirates
Pirates have welcomed seven new players aboard. They are Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sbangani Zulu, Bohlale Ngwato, Ghampani Lungu, Neo Rapoo, Aphiwe Baliti and Matome Mmolai.
Big-name exits from Orlando Pirates
New champions Orlando Pirates will be a new-look outfit next term after several high-profile departures, notably Relebohile Mofokeng. The following players have left the club:
- Thabiso Sesane
- Selaelo Rasebotja
- Siyabonga Ndlozi
- Gomolemo Khoto
- Sonwabo Khumalo
- Blessing Ngiba
- Seth Green
- Thabiso Lebitso
- Bandile Shandu
- Sipho Mbule
- Tshegofatso Mabasa
- Relebohile Mofokeng
A new season looms
Milford FC are the visitors to Orlando Stadium on matchday 1 of the 2026-27 Betway Premiership season. The defending champions have lost several big names, although they are also looking to future-proof their squad by signing exciting youngsters. Pirates vs Milford kicks off on Saturday, 1 August at 15:30.