Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have made their first move since ending their 14-year league drought.

The Buccaneers have announced the acquisition of Siwelele FC Duo Gamphani Lungu and Bohlale Ngwato to reinforce their attacking frontline.

Highly-rated Midfielder Mthetheleli Mthiyane has also joined the Soweto-giants from Stellenbosch FC. The arrival of Mthiyane sees defender Thabiso Lebitso moving in the opposite direction to join the Maroons as part of a swap deal.

Despite conceding the fewest goals in the league last season Pirates have went to reinforce their defence with the arrival of Richards Bay defender Sbangani Zulu.

The Treble winning champions who claimed the Betway Premiership, MTN 8 and Carling Knockout have also announced five departures on Tuesday.

Club’s second all-time top goal-scorer Tshegofatso Mabasa with 50 goals, 8 shy of equalising Bennedict “Tso” Vilakazi’s long standing record have left the club upon the expiry of his contract.

Sipho Mbule, Bandile Shandu, Karim Kimvuidi and Delvi Miguel Viera (Gilberto) have all left the club upon the expiry of their contracts.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of five players following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

“The players who will be leaving the Club upon the conclusion of their respective contracts are Bandile Shandu, Sipho Mbule, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Karim Kimvuidi and Deivi Miguel Vieira (Gilberto).

“Each of the players departs having contributed to the Orlando Pirates journey in their own way, and the Club would like to place on record its appreciation for their service during their time with the Buccaneers.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club thanks Bandile, Sipho, Tshegofatso, Karim and Gilberto for their service and wishes them all the best in the next chapters of their respective careers.” Club Statement reads