Boitumelo Radiopane and Other Orlando Pirates Players Who Should Consider January Moves

• Boitumelo Radiopane and some other players have been urged to consider leaving Orlando Pirates before the January transfer window closes
• The Soweto giants are one of the most active Premier Soccer League teams in both transfer windows for the 2025-26 season
• A sports journalist, while chatting with Briefly News, highlighted the players who need to take the opportunity of this winter transfer window

Orlando Pirates are one of the teams in the Betway Premiership with a very big squad as they invested in new players both in the summer and this January transfer windows.

The Sea Robbers started the season strongly as they ended the first half of the campaign on top of the Betway Premiership table, also winning the MTN8 title alongside the Carling Knockout Cup and the Carling Label Cup after defeating the Carling All Stars in the final.

The second half of the season didn't start on a positive note for Abdeslam Ouaddou's side as they dropped points against Sekhukhune United in their first game in 2026.

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They've signed Andre de Jong from Stellenbosch FC, with two players also joining them from Marumo Gallants this January, which means they need to let go of some players who are seeking playing time.

Players to leave Orlando Pirates

Sports journalist, Moses Mbogo, in a chat with Briefly News, suggested several players who should consider a move away from the Soweto giants before the January transfer window closes.

"Orlando Pirates still have a big chance despite letting go of some of their academy players and Sinoxolo Kwayiba returning to Chippa United," he said.

"Boitumelo Radiopane, Simphiwe Selepe, and Siyabonga Dladla need to find new clubs if they want to get enough playing time this season, because I don't think they are in Abdeslam Ouaddou's plans in the second half of the season.

"Even if it's a loan move, they should go, especially Radiopane and Selepe; they can't be hiding their football talents while staying on the bench."

Important players for Orlando Pirates in 2026

Orlando Pirates are heading into the second half of the season as the best team in the first half of the campaign. They started the year on top of the Betway Premiership, but they dropped points in the first match against Sekhukhune United. They are still on course to win the league.

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Mbogo also outlined the players who would be important for the Bucs in the second half of the season, as they look forward to pushing for the league title, thus ending Mamelodi Sundowns' eight-year dominance.

"We can't take all the glory away from all the players in the squad, but truth be told, there are always some players who will play more pivotal roles compared to others," he added.

"Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng's form would be important for Abdeslam Ouaddou in the second half of the season, as there's no chance for mistake until the end of the campaign.

"Another duo who would play crucial roles for the Bucs this year are Nkosinathi Sibisi and Sipho Chaine. With Mbokazi's move to MLS, Sibisi need to form another solid partnership with a new defender. Chaine would also be an important figure in the Pirates' defence."

Pirates duo joins PSL rivals

Briefly News also reported that two Orlando Pirates stars have joined PSL rivals for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

The two players are seeking enough playing time in the second half of this campaign, which is why they left the Soweto giants.

Source: Briefly News