Orlando Pirates have confirmed their first-team squad numbers for the 2026/27 season, with several new signings and academy graduates receiving their jersey allocations ahead of the club’s Betway Premiership title defence.
The Buccaneers begin their league campaign against newly promoted Milford FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday, 1 August with kick-off scheduled for 15:00.
Following a busy transfer window, a number of new arrivals will wear fresh numbers as they prepare to make their official debuts for the Soweto giants.
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Defender Neo Rapoo has been handed the No 19 jersey, while midfielder Gamphani Lungu will wear No 23.
Sbangani Zulu takes the No 37 shirt.
Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen will wear No 31 as he embarks on his first season in South African football, while the club’s latest signing, Thapelo Mokobodi, has been allocated the No 33 jersey.
Midfielders Matome Mmolai and Mthetheleli Mthiyane will wear No 26 and No 29 respectively.
Among the academy graduates promoted to the senior squad, Mpho Padime has inherited the iconic No 38 shirt, previously worn by reigning PSL Footballer of the Season Relebohile Mofokeng before his move abroad.
Other young players hoping to make their first-team breakthrough this season include Bohlale Ngwato (47), Simphiwe Masilela (48), Kabelo Kgotsitsile (49), Reece Braithwaite (41) and Cristian Derbyshire (44).
Several established Orlando Pirates players will also sport new numbers this season.
Defender Lebone Seema switches from No 33 to No 6, while Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko exchanges No 32 for No 4.
Goalkeeper Siyabonga Dladla takes over Mariko’s former No 32 shirt, with fellow goalkeeper Zoëy Monyepao moving into No 40.
Striker Boitumelo Radiopane has also changed numbers, swapping No 42 for No 25 ahead of the new campaign.
While the confirmed squad numbers will be used in domestic competitions, Orlando Pirates noted that some adjustments may be made for their CAF Champions League campaign due to competition regulations.
Full List of Orlando Pirates Squad Numbers
3. Nkosikhona Ndaba
4. Abdoulaye Mariko
5. Nkosinathi Sibisi
6. Lebone Seema
7. Deon Hotto
8. Makhehleni Makkhaula
9. Yanela Mbuthuma
11. Tshepang Moremi
12. Oswin Appollis
14. Andre de Jong
15. Masindi Nemtajela
16. Thalente Mbatha
17. Evidence Makgopa
18. Kabelo Dlamini
19. Neo Rapoo
20. Simphiwe Selepe
21. Deano van Rooyen
23. Gamphani Lungu
24. Sipho Chaine
25. Boitumelo Radiopane
26. Matome Mmolai
27. Tapelo Xoki
28. Patrick Maswanganyi
29. Mthetheleli Mthiyane
30. Sihle Nduli
31. Sebastian Pedersen
32. Siyabonga Dladla
33. Thapelo Mkobodi
36. Kamogelo Sebelebele
37. Sbangani Zulu
38. Mpho Padime
39. Sifiso Luthuli
40. Zoëy Monyepao
41. Reece Braithwaite
43. Mpho Chabatsane
44. Cristian Derbyshire
45. Daniel Msendami
46. Camren Dansin
47. Bohlale Ngwato
48. Simphiwe Masilela
49. Kabelo Kgotsitsile
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