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Pirates’ title bid rests on new signings adapting
The Star
|January 16, 2026
ORLANDO Pirates legend Jerry Sikhosana says the club’s chances of claiming the league title will hinge on how quickly their new signings adapt to the demands and expectations of the team.
DANIEL Msendami has joined Orlando Pirates from Marumo Gallants.
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Following an intense early-season transfer window that saw more than ten players join the Soweto giants, the Buccaneers have wasted little time further strengthening their squad, particularly after losing key defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire.
Currently locked in a fierce battle with Mamelodi Sundowns, the resumption of the league in less than a week will test the Buccaneers’ character — the same test they struggled with last season. Despite a strong start in the 2024/25 campaign, they failed to maintain momentum and ultimately fell short in their pursuit to end their league drought.
This season feels different, with the squad strengthened by new signings providing depth in areas that previously held them back — a factor that will prove crucial as the campaign enters its busiest phase.
This story is from the January 16, 2026 edition of The Star.
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