Orlando Pirates have shaken things up with their Betway Premiership-winning squad. Who’s in and who’s out for the champions?
Pedersen is the latest Orlando Pirates marquee man
Orlando Pirates have signed 27-year-old Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen from Sogndal in his native Norway. Unfairly, some fans online have dubbed Pedersen ‘The Temu Haaland’.
Pirates let go of 12
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
Best Orlando Pirates XI after the Pedersen signing?
Most of the club’s acquisitions this window have been with the view of future-proofing their squad with young options. After the sale of Rele Mofokeng, the club needed a statement signing, and it remains to be seen whether Christian Pedersen will fit the bill. For now, the jury is out, and the Norwegian might need to sit on the bench to prove his worth.
Chaine; Sebelebele, Sibisi, Seema, Hotto; Nduli, Mbatha; Moremi, Dansin, Appollis; Makgopa.
Orlando Pirates’ title defence is looming
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.