Orlando Pirates star ‘Ben 10’ impresses

Orlando Pirates have a fresh face in their squad and his nickname is Ben 10. Do you know about Simphiwe Selepe?

Selepe makes Orlando Pirates debut

Wearing the number 47 jersey, Simphiwe Selepe has made his full Betway premiership debut for the Buccaneers. His debut for the club came not long ago, as a substitute against Kaizer Chiefs earlier this month. DDC youngster Cemran Dansin, still just 17, was also named in the matchday squad, which beat Golden Arrows 3-0. The goals came courtesy of Tshegofatso Mabasa, Bandsile Shandu and Kabelo Dlamini.

What do you know about Selepe?

Here is a bio for Simphiwe Selepe via the Pirates website:

“The Tsakane native is primarily a midfielder. However, he can seamlessly slot in various positions defensively. That makes him a valuable squad member.

His journey with the Buccaneers kicked off ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Diski Challenge season, where he became a permanent feature in the starting eleven and impressed enough to score higher honours as he soon debuted for South Africa Under-20. Selepe’s first taste of first-team football came in December 2024 when he featured in the Carling All Stars team coached by Jose Riveiro.

The youngster made his senior debut for Pirates in the grandest of stages when he was introduced late in a 2-1 Soweto Derby victory in May 2025. He is determined to continue learning and refining certain aspects of his game in an effort to fully realise his potential.”

Are you excited about the new crop of talent at Orlando Pirates?

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