Signings score: Orlando Pirates 9-6 Kaizer Chiefs

Signings score: Orlando Pirates 9-6 Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans often tell you that the first Soweto derby for a new Betway Premiership season starts in the transfer market before a ball is kicked. Don’t you agree? The transfer window has been open since 1 July, while the 2025/26 season kicks off on 8 August. The Soweto fierce rivals have so far announced a combined 15 players. Orlando Pirates are enjoying a vast 9-6 lead over Kaizer Chiefs. Here’s a quick look at the l…

Appollis and 3 other players linked with Kaizer Chiefs who joined Pirates this summer

Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates have signed Oswin Appollis and three other players who were on Kaizer Chiefs’ radar during the summer transfer window.

Pirates Land New Signing, Mariko Set For Loan

Orlando Pirates have agreed to sign Mali Ligue 1 Player of the Year Abdoulaye Mariko from Djoliba, while his namesake, who recently arrived in South Africa is poised for a loan move. Mariko, 21, won the most coveted honour in the Mali top-light, netting 14 league goals, and is capable of playing across the front-three positions and as a 10; which will provide attacking depth to the Pirates squad. He’s set to arrive in South Africa on Sunday, wit…