{"id":28747,"date":"2025-09-12T12:25:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T10:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=28747"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:51:41","slug":"new-signings-possible-at-orlando-pirates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/new-signings-possible-at-orlando-pirates\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Pirates Coach Hints at Fresh Faces Joining the Squad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has addressed growing speculation about possible late additions to his squad. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) transfer window deadline is on Monday, 22 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Buccaneers\u2019 open media day at Rand Stadium earlier this week, two players \u2013 including Nigerian centre-back Collins Nwoburuoke from Abia Warriors \u2013 were seen training with the team. Their presence immediately fuelled talk that Pirates might still be in the market for reinforcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc17\ud835\udc13_\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc07<br><br>\ud83c\udfc6 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTN8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#MTN8<\/a> Final<br>\ud83c\udd9a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StellenboschFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@StellenboschFC<\/a> <br>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Saturday,13 September 2025<br>\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f Mbombela Stadium, MP<br>\u23f0 18H00<br>\ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SuperSportTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SuperSportTV<\/a> <br>\ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Official_SABC1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Official_SABC1<\/a> <br><br>\u26ab\u26aa\ud83d\udd34\u2b50<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OrlandoPirates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#OrlandoPirates<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OnceAlways?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#OnceAlways<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UduxYxNizS\">pic.twitter.com\/UduxYxNizS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/orlandopirates\/status\/1966086822276247676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orlando-pirates-active-in-the-market\">Orlando Pirates Active in the Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about potential new signings, Ouaddou chose his words carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cEvery big club, if there is an opportunity to strengthen the team, of course, we do it,\u201d he said. \u201cBut for me as a coach, at the moment I am happy with what I have. The players here are competitive, ambitious, and capable of delivering.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Soweto giants have already been one of the most active teams in this transfer window. New arrivals such as Kamogelo Sebelebele, Sipho Mbule, and Oswin Appollis have quickly made their presence felt, impressing in their early outings for the club. Their impact has lifted confidence within the squad and among supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/two-mystery-players-spotted-at-orlando-pirates-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Two Mystery Players Spotted at Orlando Pirates Training Ahead of MTN8 Final<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc03-\ud835\udfcf | Preparing for the road<br><br>\ud83c\udfa4Assistant Coach: Mandla Ncikazi:<br><br>&quot;Expectations are similar in terms of the results.&quot;<br><br>\u26ab\u26aa\ud83d\udd34\u2b50<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OrlandoPirates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#OrlandoPirates<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OnceAlways?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#OnceAlways<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9GJS3Q36kM\">pic.twitter.com\/9GJS3Q36kM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/orlandopirates\/status\/1961777622318239929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 30, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2986826891\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-room-for-more\">Room for More?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Ouaddou\u2019s insistence that he is satisfied with his current roster, his non-committal response leaves the door open for possible last-minute deals. The appearance of trialists at training suggests that Pirates are still exploring options to bolster depth and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the transfer deadline fast approaching, it remains to be seen whether the Buccaneers will settle with the squad they have or spring a late surprise in the market. Either way, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/are-pirates-done-signing-new-players-ouaddou-responds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ouaddou <\/a>is confident in the ambition and quality of his current group as Pirates chase silverware this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/abdeslam-ouaddou-returns-to-orlando-pirates-training-after-road-accident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abdeslam Ouaddou Returns to Orlando Pirates Training After Road Accident<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has addressed growing speculation about possible late additions to his squad. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) transfer window deadline is on Monday, 22 September. 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