OFFICIAL: Orlando Pirates sign Malian midfield maestro
Orlando Pirates are revamping their squad so they can mount a challenge for Betway Premiership and Champions League glory.
Aboudlaye Mariko arrives from Djoliba AC.
What will the 23-year-old bring to the party?
'Ouaddou could beat Chiefs with a relegation team'
The Sea Robbers have swooped to sign the relatively unknown Abdoulaye Mariko from Djoliba. The midfield schemer played seven times in the Champions League last season.
Kabelo Kgositsile, Masindi Nemtajela, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, Tsepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Yanela Mbuthuma and Sipho Mbule are all expected to become Pirates players during the winter window.
Is Moremi the new Segolela? Ouaddou had a colourful career that wasn't short of some controversy. Image: Sowetan
Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana wide forward Relebohile Mofokeng seems destined for a big-money move away from South Africa. He racked up a staggering 49 appearances in the 2024-2025 season across all competitions. Arguably the club's most important operator, that sample of matches included 12 goals and 15 assists. It's a stellar output for any player, let alone one who only exited his teens in October 2024.
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