How many players have Orlando Pirates released?

Betway Premiership giants Orlando Pirates never hesitate to make big decisions. An eighth player is leaving the club.

Aug 26, 2024 - 02:00
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How many players have Orlando Pirates released?

Orlando Pirates have announced Azola Matrose as the eight player out of the Sea Robbers.

ORLANDO PIRATES RELEASING AZOLA MATROSE

Following an extended pre-season that included a trip to Spain, coach Jose Riveiro has decided Azola Matrose, 21, is not in his plans. According to SABC, the Gqeberha-born left-winger is returning home to Chippa United.

“SABC Sport can reveal that winger Azola Matrose is on the verge of rejoining Chippa United following two seasons at Orlando Pirates,” Mazola Molefe reported.

“The 21-year-old signed for the Soweto giants amidst much fanfare having impressed in his first topflight experience with the Chilli Boys, that being the reason why The Buccaneers wasted no time in acquiring his service,” the note added.

FULL LIST OF DEPARTED PLAYERS

  • Richard Ofori
  • Siyabonga Mpontshane
  • Fortune Makaringe
  • Vincent Pule
  • Kermit Erasmus
  • Souaibou Marou
  • Thabang Monare
  • Azola Matrose.

ORLANDO PIRATES NEW SIGNINGS


The club known as the Buccaneers often begin to beat rivals in the transfer window before a ball is kicked, and this winter has been no different. Orlando Pirates’ new faces include Selealo Rasebotja from Matsatsantsa and the highly-rated attacker Angolan winger Delvi Miguel Vieira, better known as Gilberto.

The latest edition has been Deano Van Rooyen from Stellenbosch FC, thanks to the injuries on Thabiso Monyane and Bandile Shandu.

  • Selealo Rasebotja, 26, midfielder (SuperSport United)
  • Gilberto, 23, winger (Petro Luanda, Angola)
  • Thuso Moleleki, 24, forward (Orbit College).
  • Deano Van Rooyen, 27, right-back (Stellenbosch).


HOW THEY FIT IN THE STARTING LINE-UP

  • Goalkeeper – Sipho Chaine
  • Right-Back – Deano Van Rooyen
  • Right Central Defender – Olisa Ndah
  • Left Central Defender – Innocent Maela
  • Left-Back – Deon Hotto
  • Central Midfielder – Selaelo Rasebotja
  • Central Midfielder – Thalente Mbatha
  • Attacking Midfielder – Patrick Maswanganyi
  • Right-Winger – Gilberto
  • Left-Winger – Thuso Moleleki
  • Striker – Tshegofatso Mabasa.

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