Orlando Pirates didn’t make any signings in the last transfer window but did have a player training with them.
Despite competing in three different competitions, the club felt their current squad was strong enough to push for success this season.
Buccaneers skip January signings Pirates passed their CAF Champions League group stage test with ease, finishing at the top of their group, which included defending champions Al Ahly. They will pick up their continental journey in April, but until then, they remain focused on defending their Nedbank Cup title, with SuperSport United set to be their next challenge in the quarterfinals. The team also has league games against Golden Arrows and Cape Town City coming up this week.
With such a packed schedule, their squad is likely to be tested, especially with a few injuries to players like Thalente Mbatha and Thabiso Sesane. If Pirates needed any reinforcements after the window, they would be able to explore the free agents market. One player who had been training with the team for several months is Siphelele Luthuli. Despite rumors that a deal was close, iDiski Times reports that Pirates have decided not to sign him.
Luthuli departs Siphelele Luthuli, a former Chippa United midfielder currently without a club, has ended his training stint with Orlando Pirates. The 30-year-old was spotted with the team back in December and continued training into 2025, featuring in first-team sessions and several friendlies. However, it’s been confirmed that no contract was offered, and he has now left the club in search of a new opportunity.
