Orlando Pirates departures: Three players join Betway Premiership rivals

Orlando Pirates have wasted no time in reshaping their squad, offloading a total of nine players as the new season approaches. Three of those departures have already landed at Betway Premiership rivals, ensuring the Buccaneers will face familiar faces in their title defence. Thabiso Lebitso has joined Stellenbosch FC, while Gomolemo Khoto and Siyabonga Ndlozi will suit up for Sekhukhune United. Additionally, two more players have moved abroad: Relebohile Mofokeng has completed his highly anticipated switch to Belgian side Union SG, and Sipho Mbule has signed with Iraqi club Zakho. That brings the total of secured moves to five, with