Major Leagues Teams Making Player Switches: Key Players on the Move
Orlando Pirates have made a significant impact in the transfer market, bolstering their squad with a mix of experienced and young players. The Pirates have acquired Sipho Mbule, a midfielder previously with Mamelodi Sundowns, on a free transfer. Mbule, aged 27, is considered a high-risk, high-reward player with potential to dominate the middle of the field.
Other key signings for Orlando Pirates include Yanela Mbuthuma and Nkosikhona Ndaba from Richards Bay, Masindi Nemtajela from Marumo Gallants, Tshepang Moremi from Amazulu, Sinoxolo Kwayiba from Chippa United, Sihle Nduli from Stellenbosch, Tshepo Mashiloane from Baroka, Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City, and Kamogelo Sebelebele from TS Galaxy.
The new signings suggest that coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is building a deeper, more balanced squad at Orlando Pirates. Some of the new players were showcased during the recent pre-season tour of the Netherlands. Notable departures from Orlando Pirates include Monnapule Saleng, loaned to Orbit College, and Mohau Nkota, who has moved to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq.
Kaizer Chiefs have also been active in the transfer market, adding important reinforcements to their squad after a challenging previous season. They have acquired players like Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane from Orlando Pirates, among other reinforcements, to bolster their squad for improved performance. Ethan Chislett, Flávio Silva, Nkanyiso Shinga, Siphesihle Ndlovu, and several other new signings have joined Kaizer Chiefs, adding depth across all areas of their squad.
Mamelodi Sundowns, the PSL champions, are expected to invest heavily to maintain their dominance domestically and continentally. Despite the FIFA World Cup cash influx, no new first-team signings have been announced by Sundowns. Notable departures from Sundowns include Sipho Mbule, Rivaldo Coetzee, Lucas Suárez, Lebohang Maboe, and others.
These squad updates reflect South Africa’s Premier Soccer League transfer activity as of late July to early August 2025, including official signings and loans for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. Kaizer Chiefs are actively pursuing quality players for their team, while Orlando Pirates' new signings indicate a focus on rebuilding a strong squad. Mamelodi Sundowns aim to sustain their title-winning squad with significant investment.
Sipho Mbule, previously a formidable midfielder with Mamelodi Sundowns, finds himself in the middle of Orlando Pirates' squad after a free transfer, adding a dash of excitement to their football proceedings. The new acquisitions at Orlando Pirates, including Sipho Mbule, are poised to rejuvenate their football tactics, as coach Abdeslam Ouaddou shapes a stronger, more balanced team for the upcoming season.
