It happens again and again. Orlando Pirates has signed another midfielder from fellow DStv Premiership club SuperSport United.
The Orlando Pirates are getting things started early. The MTN8 and Nedbank Cup winners have signed Selaelo Rasebotja from SuperSport United.
Orlando Pirates sign Salael Rasebotja
According to seasoned SABC Sport reporter Mazola Molefe, Rasebotja, 23, has signed as a free agent with Orlando Pirates. His contract with Matsatsantsa is up on the 30th.
“SABC Sport can reveal that Orlando Pirates have swooped in on midfielder Selaelo Rasebotja, who joins the Soweto giants on a free transfer,” Molefe stated.
“Rasebotja was promoted from the SuperSport United academy at the start of the 2020/21 season, under then-coach Kaitano Tembo, and played a minor role for the Tshwane club.
“However, with the 23-year-old due to become a free agent at the end of this month, Pirates have moved swiftly to rope him in to bolster coach Jose Riveiro’s squad,” according to the article.
SECOND SIGNATURE FROM SUPERSPORT
Meanwhile, Rasebotja will partner up with a former teammate. As announced last week, the Orlando Pirates have chosen to sign Thalente Mbatha on a permanent contract. The Kwa Mashu-born midfielder signed a six-month loan agreement in January.
“Thalente Mbatha has joined the Orlando Pirates on a permanent basis. Unplayable reported that a deal has been reached with SuperSport United.
Notable Orlando Pirates Signings from Supersport
Teka Modise
Katlego Mashego.
Tico-Tico Bucuane (Daine) Klate Thandani Ntshumayelo
Edwin Gyimah Kermit Erasmus
Patrick Masawanganyi, Thalente Mbatha.
TRIP TO EUROPE.
Orlando Pirates will travel to Spain for preseason in preparation for the 2024/25 DStv Premiership season, as they did last year.
The Sea Robbers will meet five-time UEFA Europa League champions Sevilla in Spain.
In July 2023, the Sea Robbers headed to Spain for preseason. Forward to 2024, and LaLiga heavyweights Sevilla have confirmed that they will face Orlando Pirates on July 15 at the Estadio Jesus Navas.
