Orlando Pirates are stepping their preparations for the new season having arrived at their base in Spain.
Pirates have hit the ground running with a first training session not too long after they arrived in Marbella.
Pirates in Spain for pre-season
This is Pirates’ third pre-season in a row in Spain. “The technical team has brought a 32-man squad to Marbella, with a series of high-intensity friendlies lined up to test the team’s readiness. First up is a clash against English side Bolton Wanderers on July 11, followed by a showdown with newly crowned Cypriot champions Pafos FC on July 13. The tour continues with fixtures against La Liga outfit Las Palmas on July 17, before concluding with a test against Granada on July 19. Stay tuned to the Buccaneers’ official social media channels for exclusive content, match updates, and behind-the-scenes coverage throughout their third consecutive Spanish Preseason Tour.” Wrote the club on their website.
Out of those 32 players, would be the majority of, if not all of their new signings thus far. Pirates have confirmed Sipho Mbule, Masindi Nemtajela, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli,Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba and Yanela Mbuthuma. They also dropped the bomb of Oswin Appollis while they’re yet to announce the signing of Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko. This publication also reported that TS Galaxy centre-back Lebone Seema is also set to join. This comes after the appointment of new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
Jersey numbers revealed with Moremi the new number 11
Mbule recently had his number at the club confirmed as 39, while another marquee signing Appollis did too. The Bafana Bafana winger will don the jersey number 15. Another marquee signing in Moremi has also seen his jersey number revealed. According to training video put out on by the club, it shows that he will be wearing jersey number 11 at Pirates.
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