Expected next season 2023 2024 Orlando Pirates Squad: If any changes are made we will make sure to update the squad list.
Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates is a South African professional football club that was founded in 1937 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in the country.
The team’s black and white colors are instantly recognizable, as are their emblematic skull and crossbones logo. The Orlando Pirates have won numerous titles over the years, including four league championships, nine national cup trophies, and one continental championship.
They’ve also produced some of the best players in African football history like Jomo Sono, Jerry Sikhosana, Benedict Vilakazi among others. But what sets this club apart from others is not just their success on the field but also their passionate fan base. Known as “the Buccaneers,” these supporters will stop at nothing to show their unwavering dedication to their beloved team.
From wearing head-to-toe black-and-white gear to painting entire stadiums with pirate-themed murals and banners – there’s no denying that Orlando Pirates’ fans are some of the most dedicated in world football. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or simply love great soccer action – watching an Orlando Pirates game is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
2023 2024 Orlando Pirates Squad
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# |
Player |
Age / DOB |
Nat. |
Joined |
Signed from |
Contract expires |
|
|
–
|
 
 |
Melusi Buthelezi |
| Goalkeeper |
|
Mar 7, 1998 (25) |
 |
– |
|
Jun 30, 2026 |
|
|
34
|
 |
Sipho Chaine |
| Goalkeeper |
|
Dec 14, 1996 (26) |
|
Sep 22, 2022 |
 |
Jun 30, 2025 |
|
|
35
|
 |
Kopano Thuntsane |
| Goalkeeper |
|
Oct 30, 1999 (23) |
|
– |
|
– |
|
|
40
|
 |
Siyabonga Mpontshane |
| Goalkeeper |
|
Apr 17, 1986 (37) |
|
Jan 29, 2015 |
 |
– |
|
|
5
|
 |
Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| Centre-Back |
|
Sep 22, 1995 (27) |
|
Jul 1, 2022 |
 |
– |
|
|
27
|
 |
Tapelo Xoki |
| Centre-Back |
|
Jan 1, 1995 (28) |
|
Jul 1, 2022 |
 |
– |
|
|
49
|
 |
Olisa Ndah |
| Centre-Back |
|
Jan 21, 1998 (25) |
 |
Aug 26, 2021 |
 |
– |
|
|
39
|
 |
Sandile Mthethwa |
| Centre-Back |
|
Apr 14, 1997 (26) |
|
Jan 29, 2016 |
 |
– |
|
 |
 
 |
Thabiso Sesane |
| Centre-Back |
|
May 30, 2000 (23) |
|
Dec 4, 2020 |
 |
– |
|
 |
 |
Shane Saralina |
| Centre-Back |
|
Jun 27, 1997 (26) |
|
– |
|
– |
|
|
23
|
 |
Innocent Maela |
| Left-Back |
|
Aug 14, 1992 (30) |
|
Jul 1, 2017 |
 |
– |
|
|
29
|
 |
Paseka Mako |
| Left-Back |
|
Apr 1, 1994 (29) |
|
Jul 1, 2018 |
|
– |
|
 |
 |
Bongani Sam |
| Left-Back |
|
Jul 30, 1997 (25) |
|
Jul 1, 2019 |
 |
– |
|
|
2
|
 |
Thabiso Monyane |
| Right-Back |
|
Apr 30, 2000 (23) |
|
Jul 1, 2019 |
|
– |
|
|
4
|
 |
Miguel Timm |
| Defensive Midfield |
|
Jan 31, 1992 (31) |
|
Jul 1, 2022 |
 |
– |
|
|
–
|
 |
Makhehlene Makhaula |
| Defensive Midfield |
|
Nov 17, 1989 (33) |
|
Jan 31, 2023 |
|
Jun 30, 2024 |
|
|
20
|
 |
Goodman Mosele |
| Central Midfield |
|
Nov 18, 1999 (23) |
|
Jul 5, 2021 |
 |
Jun 30, 2025 |
|
|
6
|
 |
Ben Motshwari |
| Central Midfield |
|
Mar 21, 1991 (32) |
|
Jul 1, 2018 |
 |
– |
|
|
26
|
 |
Bandile Shandu |
| Right Midfield |
|
Jan 19, 1995 (28) |
|
Jul 5, 2021 |
 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
|
|
30
|
 |
Craig Martin |
| Right Midfield |
|
Oct 4, 1993 (29) |
|
Jan 1, 2023 |
 |
Jun 30, 2025 |
|
|
11
|
 |
Fortune Makaringe |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
May 13, 1993 (30) |
|
Jul 1, 2019 |
|
– |
|
|
15
|
 |
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
May 28, 1995 (28) |
|
Sep 22, 2022 |
|
Jun 30, 2025 |
|
|
|
Ronaldo Maarman |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
Nov 29, 1999 (23) |
|
Aug 30, 2021 |
|
Jun 30, 2023 |
|
|
18
|
 |
Kabelo Dlamini |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
May 16, 1996 (27) |
|
Jul 1, 2019 |
|
– |
|
|
 |
Azola Matrose |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
Mar 27, 2003 (20) |
|
Jul 1, 2022 |
|
– |
|
|
|
Ntsako Makhubela |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
Mar 14, 1994 (29) |
|
Aug 20, 2021 |
|
– |
|
|
 |
Nkanyiso Zungu |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
Jan 23, 1996 (27) |
|
Jan 31, 2020 |
 |
– |
|
|
12
|
 |
Collins Makgaka |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
Jun 28, 1996 (27) |
|
Sep 23, 2020 |
|
– |
|
 |
 |
Azola Tshobeni |
| Attacking Midfield |
|
Jun 7, 2002 (21) |
|
Nov 28, 2020 |
|
– |
|
|
14
|
 |
Monnapule Saleng |
| Left Winger |
|
Mar 13, 1998 (25) |
|
Jul 5, 2021 |
 |
– |
|
|
3
|
 |
Thembinkosi Lorch |
| Left Winger |
|
Jul 22, 1993 (29) |
|
Jul 1, 2015 |
 |
– |
|
|
7
|
 |
Deon Hotto |
| Left Winger |
|
Oct 29, 1990 (32) |
 |
Sep 21, 2020 |
|
– |
|
|
|
Katlego Otladisa |
| Left Winger |
|
Sep 22, 1996 (26) |
|
– |
|
Jun 30, 2026 |
|
|
38
|
 |
Relebohile Ratomo |
| Left Winger |
|
Oct 23, 2004 (18) |
|
– |
|
– |
|
|
–
|
|
Siphelo Baloni |
| Left Winger |
|
Oct 22, 1999 (23) |
|
– |
|
Jun 30, 2026 |
|
|
45
|
 |
Maliele Vincent Pule |
| Right Winger |
|
Mar 10, 1992 (31) |
|
Jul 1, 2018 |
|
– |
|
 |
 |
Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| Centre-Forward |
|
Oct 1, 1996 (26) |
|
Jul 1, 2019 |
|
– |
|
|
 |
Kwame Peprah |
| Centre-Forward |
|
Dec 16, 2000 (22) |
 |
Aug 23, 2021 |
 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
|
 |
 |
Zakhele Lepasa |
| Centre-Forward |
|
Mar 19, 1997 (26) |
|
Jul 1, 2019 |
|
– |
|
|
–
|
 |
Souaibou Marou |
| Centre-Forward |
|
Dec 3, 2000 (22) |
 |
Jan 19, 2023 |
 |
Jun 30, 2025 |
|
|
17
|
 |
Evidence Makgopa |
| Centre-Forward |
|
Jun 5, 2000 (23) |
|
Jun 20, 2022 |
|
– |
|
|
95
|
 |
Kermit Erasmus |
| Centre-Forward |
|
Jul 8, 1990 (32) |
|
Sep 22, 2022 |
 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
|
|
33
|
 |
Bienvenu Eva Nga |
| Centre-Forward |
|
Feb 17, 1993 (30) |
|
Jun 20, 2022 |
|
– |
|
|
–
|
 |
Ndumiso Mabena |
| Centre-Forward |
|
May 19, 1987 (36) |
|
Jan 1, 2023 |
 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
|
 |
 |
Boitumelo Radiopane |
| Centre-Forward |
|
Jan 21, 2002 (21) |
|
Jul 1, 2021 |
|
|
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