Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Cape Town City winger Craig Martin as well as free agent Ndumiso Mabena.
Martin, 29, has only ever played for the Citizens so far but now joins the Soweto giants on a two-and-a-half year deal.
He completed the move from Cape Town to Soweto this week, as reported in the iDiski Times newspaper on Tuesday and on this website on Wednesday.
Mabena, meanwhile, returned to Orlando Stadium after putting pen to paper on a one-and-a-half year contract after his deal with Royal AM had been mutually terminated.
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“Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Ndumiso Mabena and Craig Martin,” the club said via a statement.
“Mabena returns to the place he called home between 2009 and 2014 before going on to play for Platinum Stars, Bloemfontein Celtic and then recently Royal AM. The 35 year old joins the Buccaneers on a one and a half season deal.
“Meanwhile, the flying wing back Craig Martin will be joining the Soweto Giants in January following an agreement between the Buccaneers and Cape Town City for an undisclosed fee.
“The 29 year old signed on the dotted line today for on a two and a half season deal.”
