Orlando Pirates Duo Leave Soweto Giants, Join Betway Premiership Rivals

• Orlando Pirates have sent two South African youngsters on loan to another Betway Premiership side until the rest of the season
• The Premier Soccer League side was left with no other choice but to free some players who are struggling to get enough playing time at the club
• The news about the two players leaving the Sea Robbers sparked mixed reactions from the club's fans and also PSL followers

Orlando Pirates have decided to send two of their academy graduates on loan to another Premier Soccer League side for the second half of the 2025-26 season.

The Buccaneers earlier lost Bafana Bafana star Monnapule Saleng, with the former Orbit College star joining their bitter rivals Mamelodi Sundowns on a permanent deal.

Abdeslam Ouaddou also added three new players to his squad, with Andre de Jong joining the Sea Robbers from Stellenbosch FC, while Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane joined them from Marumo Gallants

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With the competition in the squad getting fiercer, with most of the players wanting to get regular minutes, the Soweto giants were left with no other option but to send some players on loan.

Luthuli and Ndlozi leave Pirates for Magesi

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Siyabonga Ndlozi and Sifiso Luthuli will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Magesi FC.

The Limpopo-based side finds itself in a relegation battle, sitting 15th on the log after managing just two victories in the opening half of the campaign.

In a bid to strengthen their squad, Magesi officially unveiled the two Pirates players as new additions.

Luthuli, a product of the Buccaneers’ development system, spent several seasons away from the club before making his return last year. His only appearance since then came in the Carling Cup final against the Carling All Stars, where he marked the occasion with a goal.

Ndlozi, who graduated from the DDC, made his senior debut last season and has gone on to record four first-team appearances, the most recent coming in October.

The 25-year-old attacker previously turned out for Pretoria Callies between 2022 and 2024, and the move has since been met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages.

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Pirates fans reacts to transfer

Here is what fans are saying on social media about the two Orlando Pirates youngsters joining another Premier Soccer League side for the second half of the season.

Phil Monei said:

"At least we are not some team who turn players into bemchwarmers."

Sibu_Excel shared:

"When Orlando Pirates play with Magesi, these players don't even touch the kit because they will belong to the grandstand."

Röman RFP___II

"Pirates is moving like Chelsea. Buying players so they can send them on loans."

Hemilton Nhlanhla

"Hayibo surprising ngo Ndlozi, but I'm happy for him the boy will get game time."

Mthombeni wa Tshungu

"While we cook Mbuthuma to come nice, we will patiently wait for Luthuli next season to help us cook the league again 🔥🔥🔥🔥☠️☠️☠️☠️."

Mabob1023

"This looks strategic for Orlando Pirates with all this loans, Stellies, now Magasi can only mean these players will not play against Pirates already 6 points in the bug."

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Ex-Pirates coach returns to Europe

Briefly News earlier reported that former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has been named the manager of a European club, months after being sacked by Al Ahly.

The Spanish tactician spent two and a half seasons with the Premier Soccer League giants, winning multiple titles before deciding to join the Egyptian giants at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Source: Briefly News