Orlando Pirates Sign Norwegian Striker Sebastian Pedersen for 2026/27 Season

Orlando Pirates Sebastian Pedersen Sogndal Fotball Betway Premiership Abdeslam Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates announced the signing of 27‑year‑old Norwegian forward Sebastian Pedersen from Sogndal Fotball on a two‑year contract with an option for a third season. Pedersen arrives with a record of 51 goals in 117 appearances in Norway’s second tier and had already scored eight goals in the opening 14 matches of the current Norwegian campaign. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said the club needed a finisher to raise its conversion rate after leading the continent in chances created last season.

Pedersen will compete for a place with strikers Evidence Makgopa, Yanela Mbuthuma and Boitumelo Radiopane as the Buccaneers prepare to defend the Betway Premiership title they won in 2025/26. The club also celebrated a trophy‑laden season, with midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng collecting three individual awards and Ouaddou being named Coach of the Season. The additions are part of a broader squad overhaul aimed at sustaining domestic dominance and competing in the CAF Champions League.

Entities

Abdeslam Ouaddou · Norway national team (youth) · Orlando Pirates Football Club · Relebohile Mofokeng · Sebastian Pedersen · Sogndal Fotball

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[● 2 SOURCES] Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou highlighted Pedersen as a key attacking option. www.thesouthafrican.com · diski365.co.za
[○ 1 SOURCE] He scored eight goals in 14 matches for Sogndal in the 2025/26 season. diski365.co.za
[● 2 SOURCES] The contract is for two years with an option for an additional season. www.thesouthafrican.com · diski365.co.za
[● 2 SOURCES] Sebastian Pedersen is 27 years old. www.thesouthafrican.com · diski365.co.za
[○ 1 SOURCE] The signing is intended to strengthen the squad for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season. diski365.co.za
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pedersen scored 51 goals in 117 appearances for Moss FK and Sogndal. www.thesouthafrican.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pedersen has represented Norway at youth levels from U15 to U21. www.thesouthafrican.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Orlando Pirates signed Sebastian Pedersen from Sogndal Fotball. www.thesouthafrican.com · diski365.co.za
[● 2 SOURCES] Orlando Pirates signed Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen from Sogndal. www.sbnews.co.za · www.thesouthafrican.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Betway Premiership season starts on 1 August 2026, with Orlando Pirates hosting newly promoted Milford FC.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pedersen began the current campaign with eight goals in 14 matches before his transfer. www.sbnews.co.za
[○ 1 SOURCE] Orlando Pirates made eight signings and twelve departures in the transfer window, including the exit of Relebohile Mofokeng. www.thesouthafrican.com