Orlando Pirates have signed four new players as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of a busy 2023/24 campaign.
The Sea Robbers announced the signings of Sephelo Baloni (Cape Town All Stars), Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants), Melusi Buthelezi (TS Galaxy) and Patrick Maswanganyi (SuperSport United) on Twitter on Tuesday evening, much to the delight of their fans.
The quartet is already with the team and will form part of the preseason preparations.
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Coach Jose Riveiro's charges have a busy season ahead of them as the Buccaneers will be playing in the CAF Champions League after finishing second to Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership.
MORE ON THE THE FOUR NEW ACQUISITIONS
Melusi Buthelezi
The former TS Galaxy goalkeeper is expected to take the number one spot after inconsistencies shown by Bucs' keepers.
Patrick Maswanganyi
The 25-year-old winger played 22 PSL matches for SuperSport United last season and provided four assists.
Katlego Otladisa
Otladisa was key for Marumo Gallants in the Caf Confederation Cup in the eight matches he played.
In the Premier Soccer League he featured 29 times and provided four assists, but it was not enough to prevent Gallants' relegation. His experience in continental matches might be the reason why Riveiro signed him.
Sephelo Baloni
The 23-year-old will add new blood to their attacking department.
He was one of the key players for Cape Town All Stars last season in the second tier and showed his potential in the Nedbank Cup where he scored one goal in two matches.
Pirates, meanwhile, also confirmed the exit of Ntsako Makhubela, Craig Martin, Nkanyiso Zungu, Kopano Thuntsane, and Ndumiso Mabena.