Sebastian Pedersen is the latest international talent to join Orlando Pirates, bringing a proven eye for goal and a wealth of experience from Norwegian football.
Defending Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates will begin their quest to retain the league title when they host newly promoted Milford FC at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
The Buccaneers enter the new campaign carrying the weight of expectation after ending a 14-year wait for the league title last season, with head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou now tasked with ensuring last term’s success becomes the foundation rather than the peak.
Although Pirates’ pre-season campaign produced mixed results, the Moroccan has consistently stressed the importance of building on the standards set during the club’s title-winning campaign rather than dwelling on friendly results.
The Soweto giants have also entered the season with a refreshed look following the departure of Relebohile Mofokeng to Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Ouaddou, however, believes replacing the reigning PSL Footballer of the Season will be a collective responsibility, whilst the arrival of Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen, who has earned the nickname the "Baby Haaland" from South African fans, is expected to provide the clinical edge Pirates occasionally lacked despite creating more chances than any other team on the continent last season.
