Orlando Pirates transfers: Mashiloane, Kgositsile, Benni McCarthy

Today’s Orlando Pirates rumours revolve around two potential signings from Baroka FC and more chatter around Benni McCarthy

Orlando Pirates snap up Baroka duo

According to UnplayableZA on X, 23-year-old Tshepo Mashiloane will join Pirates from Baroka FC. The versatile star can operate at right-back or in central midfield. There are reports that Pirates are also close to wrapping up a deal for Baroka’s winger Kabelo Kgositsile.

TS Galaxy next

Orlando Pirates will be eager to give Jose Riveiro a proper sendoff in their remaining fixtures. The first one of those is against TS Galaxy on Saturday, 17 May, with kickoff at 15:00. Makhehlene Makhaula will miss the match after being ruled out for the rest of the season.

Is this the best Orlando Pirates XI after Riveiro leaves?

Is Benni a candidate for the job?

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy is now at the helm of Kenya’s Harambee Stars. It’s been an amazing journey for the former Porto striker, but do all roads lead to Pirates?

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Who’s your best candidate to become the next Pirates boss?

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