Orlando Pirates are reshaping their squad for the upcoming season with five new signings following the high-profile departures of Tshegofatso Mabasa and Sipho Mbule, pictured. Photo: Backpagepix
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the exits of Sipho Mbule and Tshegofatso Mabasa, while announcing four new signings, including Mthetheli Mthiyane from Stellenbosch.
Mbule arrived at Pirates last season to much fanfare. However, he failed to live up to expectations, reportedly due to the same ill-discipline that was cited as the main reason he did not make the grade at his former club, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Mbule’s off-the-field issues could be detrimental to a career that was once promised to reach dizzying heights. The Bethlehem-born midfielder had been widely regarded as one of the most tactically talented players in the local top-flight.
Mabasa, who is the Sea Robbers’ second all-time top goal scorer with 50 goals – just eight behind record-holder Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi – leaves the club after a frustrating six-month period following his loan spell at Stellenbosch.
