Mofokeng, 4 Bafana Stars Who Could Lead Pirates to Betway Premiership Title This Season

Orlando Pirates have been rated as one of the favourites to win the 2025-26 Betway Premiership title alongside Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs despite the Buccaneers losing their first league match.

The Sea Robbers finished as runners-up last season behind Sundowns but have revamped their squad this summer with new players and began the season with a win against Polokwane City in the MTN8.

The Bucs started the league season with a defeat against Sekhukhune United at the Orlando Stadium over the weekend, but that's yet to rule them out of the title contenders this campaign.

With the new season upon us, Briefly News takes a look at five Bafana Bafana stars who could lead the Buccaneers to the title this campaign.

Five Bafana stars who lead Pirates’ title charge

1 Relebohile Mofokeng

The South African international has been one of the most important players for Orlando Pirates since making his debut for the Soweto giants a few seasons ago.

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The youngster brings flair, creativity, and composure far beyond his years and has the ability to unlock defence.

He is going to be an important figure for Abdeslam Ouaddou this season. If the Moroccan tactician wishes to lead Pirates to the Betway Premiership title glory, then he needs Mofokeng’s consistency and brilliance.

2 Sipho Mbule

Since joining Pirates from Sundowns on a free transfer in the summer, Sipho Mbule has added composure and technical quality to the Bucs midfield.

The South African midfielder is known for vision, passing range, and can control the tempo of a game while also dictating play from deep or advanced positions.

He is another important player for the Pirates' title charge this season.

3 Oswin Appollis

4 Patrick Tito Maswanganyi

5 Sipho Chaine

Source: Briefly News