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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates swing the axe as 11 players shown the door

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates swing the axe as 11 players shown the door

The Soweto giants are wasting no time in reshaping their squads for the 2026/27 season, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates already showing an entire starting XI worth of talent the door. Amakhosi have confirmed three departures so far in Aden McCarthy, George Matlou, and Happy Mashiane, while the Buccaneers have parted ways with eight players, including Sipho Mbule, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Bandile Shandu, and Gilberto. Combined, the two clubs have released 11 players, signaling a clear intent to refresh their rosters ahead of the new campaign.

Orlando Pirates have been the busiest club in the Betway Premiership this transfer window, having already completed eight signings. Their new arrivals include Siyanda Ndlovu, Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sbangani Z

Source: The South African

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