It is a summer of absolute revolution for the newly crowned South African champions. Orlando Pirates have sent shockwaves through the Betway Premiership by executing a massive squad clear-out, sanctioning the departures of eight first-team players simultaneously.
The ruthless streamlining comes amidst rapid developments surrounding prodigy Relebohile Mofokeng, whose blockbuster move to Europe now looks to be an absolute certainty.
The Big Exodus: Eight Buccaneers Head Out the Exit Gate
In a bidirectional effort to trim the wage bill and refresh the squad hierarchy, Jose Riveiro’s side has officially parted ways with several household names. Midfield maestro Sipho Mbule headlines the stunning departure list alongside former Golden Boot winner Tshegofatso Mabasa and Angolan winger Gilberto.
The complete list of players leaving the Sea Robbers includes:
- Sipho Mbule
- Thabiso Lebitso
- Tshegofatso Mabasa
- Bandile Shandu
- Karim Kimvuidi
- Deivi Miguel Vieira (Gilberto)
- Gomolemo Khoza
- Siyabonga Ndlozi
“He Must Go”: Mofokeng’s Camp Demands European Move
While the club manages domestic departures, 21-year-old superstar Relebohile Mofokeng is virtually on a one-way flight to Europe. Following his legendary exploits at the FIFA World Cup—where he engineered Bafana Bafana’s historic 1-0 triumph over South Korea to secure an unprecedented knockout birthplace—his camp is leaving nothing to chance.
Mofokeng’s mother has publicly entered the chat, expressing massive urgency for her son to finalize his exit from the PSL immediately. Belgian heavyweights Union Saint-Gilloise have tabled a concrete €4 million (R75 million) bid, and with the player already spotted flying out solo, an official announcement is imminent.
Bafana Breakout: While South Africa’s World Cup journey ended in a heartbreaking Round of 32 exit to Canada, 20-year-old breakout defender Mbekezeli ‘TLB’ Mbokazi has become an overnight national celebrity. Renowned for his heavy-duty tackling and precision left-footed distribution, the young center-back’s stock has skyrocketed alongside Mofokeng’s.
