Full list of players signed

Posted on July 29, 2025
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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have been actively recruiting new players.

Kaizer Chiefs have 10 new players who have joined the first team.

Meanwhile, Soweto rivals, Orlando Pirates, have recruited 11 new players.

  • Nkanyiso Shinga
  • Flavio Silva
  • Ethan Chislett
  • Paseka Mako
  • Thabiso Monyane
  • Siphesihle Ndlovu
  • Thulani Mabaso (promoted)
  • Naledi Hlongwane (promoted)
  • Kabelo Nkgwesa (promoted)
  • Manqoba Ozoemena (promoted)

Initially, Shinka, Silva and Chislett were unveiled as Chiefs first signings.

Thereafter, Mako and Monyane were confirmed following their Pirates departures. Finally, Ndlovu was confirmed as Amakhosi’s sixth signing.

Meanwhile, Ranga Chivaviro, Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom, Edmilson Dove, Mduduzi Shabalala, Yusuf Maart and Edson Castillo have all left Naturena.

PIRATES NEW PLAYER RECRUITMENTS

  • Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns)
  • Yanela Mbuthuma (from Richards Bay)
  • Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants)
  • Tshepang Moremi (AmaZulu)
  • Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay)
  • Abdoulaye S Mariko (Djoliba AC)
  • Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United)
  • Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka)
  • Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch)
  • Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City)
  • Kamogelo Sebelebele (TS Galaxy)

ORLANDO PIRATES USHER IN NEW ERA

Pirates have a new head coach and they will have a new captain for the 2025/26 season.

So, the Bucs have recruited a whole new team worth of players. Meaning, they will look very different next season. Therefore, new coach, new captain, 11 new players will usher in the new era of Pirates football.

In contrast, they have released NINE players so far. So, Pirates have released Innocent Maela, Miguel Timm, Paseka Mako (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabiso Monyane (Kaizer Chiefs), Phillip Ndlondlo, Monnapule Saleng (Orbit College), Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq), Azola Tshobeni (Chippa United), Zakhele Lepasa (Unattached).

WHO HAS MADE BETTER SIGNINGS BETWEEN CHIEFS AND PIRATES?

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