Orlando Pirates have confirmed their first-team squad numbers for the 2026/27 season ahead of Saturday’s Betway Premiership opener against newcomers Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Several new signings have been assigned their first squad numbers, with Neo Rapoo taking the number 19 shirt, Gamphani Lungu wearing 23, Sebastian Pedersen 31, Thapelo Mkobodi 33 and Sbangani Zulu 37. Academy graduate Mpho Padime has been handed the number 38 jersey, previously worn by Relebohile Mofokeng.
Defenders Reece Braithwaite (41) and Cristian Derbyshire (44), along with Bohlale Ngwato (47), Simphiwe Masilela (48) and Kabelo Kgotsitsile (49), are also set for their first senior-team season with the Buccaneers.
A few established players will wear new numbers this campaign. Defender Lebone Seema switches to number 6, Abdoulaye Mariko takes number 4, while striker Boitumelo Radiopane changes to number 25. Goalkeepers Siyabonga Dladla and Zoëy Monyepao will wear numbers 32 and 40 respectively.
The confirmed squad numbers will be used in domestic competitions, with possible adjustments expected for the club’s CAF Champions League campaign.
Orlando Pirates 2026/27 Squad Numbers
3. Nkosikhona Ndaba
4. Abdoulaye Mariko
5. Nkosinathi Sibisi
6. Lebone Seema
7. Deon Hotto
8. Makhehleni Makkhaula
9. Yanela Mbuthuma
11. Tshepang Moremi
12. Oswin Appollis
14. Andre de Jong
15. Masindi Nemtajela
16. Thalente Mbatha
17. Evidence Makgopa
18. Kabelo Dlamini
19. Neo Rapoo
20. Simphiwe Selepe
21. Deano van Rooyen
23. Gamphani Lungu
24. Sipho Chaine
25. Boitumelo Radiopane
26. Matome Mmolai
27. Tapelo Xoki
28. Patrick Maswanganyi
29. Mthetheleli Mthiyane
30. Sihle Nduli
31. Sebastian Pedersen
32. Siyabonga Dladla
33. Thapelo Mkobodi
36. Kamogelo Sebelebele
37. Sbangani Zulu
38. Mpho Padime
39. Sifiso Luthuli
40. Zoëy Monyepao
41. Reece Braithwaite
43. Mpho Chabatsane
44. Cristian Derbyshire
45. Daniel Msendami
46. Camren Dansin
47. Bohlale Ngwato
48. Simphiwe Masilela
49. Kabelo Kgotsitsile
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