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Categories: SPORTS

Orlando Pirates title, rebuild, Mofokeng transfer & awards

Entities: Orlando Pirates · Premier Soccer League · Betway Premiership · Abdeslam Ouaddou · Relebohile Mofokeng

Overview

After clinching the 2025‑26 Betway Premiership and a domestic treble, Orlando Pirates began rebuilding for 2026‑27, adding Neo Rapoo, Matome Mmolai and arranging a loan‑back for Aphiwe Baliti while releasing several players, most notably winger Relebohile Mofokeng. In early July 2026 the club confirmed Mofokeng’s move to Belgian champions Union Saint‑Gilloise for a reported €3 million on a four‑year contract to 2030 with an optional extra year. The transfer was the headline of a broader squad overhaul that saw 12 departures, including a move to Iraq, and helped push academy revenue past R150 million. Mofokeng’s delayed European move in 2025 was framed as loyalty before the opportunity materialised.

At the PSL Awards on 27 July 2026 Mofokeng captured an unprecedented individual treble – Player of the Season, Players’ Player and Young Player – after posting 11 goals, nine assists and the league‑leading chances created. Pirates swept the ceremony with multiple team awards and coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was named Best Coach, underscoring the club’s resurgence and the shift away from Sundowns’ dominance.

Timeline

  1. about 7 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Orlando Pirates sweep PSL Awards as Relebohile Mofokeng wins three top honours

    Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng won Player, Players’ Player and Young Player of the Season at the PSL Awards, capping a title‑winning campaign that ended the club’s 14‑year league wait and earned coach Abâ

  2. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Relebohile Mofokeng signs with Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise

    21‑year‑old South African striker Relebohile Mofokeng joins Belgian champions Union Saint‑Gilloise for €3 million, the marquee exit in Orlando Pirates’ 12‑player squad overhaul.

  3. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Orlando Pirates' youth sales top R150 million as Mofokeng joins Belgian club

    Orlando Pirates generated over R150 million from three academy player sales, including Relebohile Mofokeng’s €3.5‑4 million move to Union Saint‑Gilloise after he postponed a European transfer to help the club’s

  4. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Relebohile Mofokeng set to join Belgian club Union Saint‑Gilloise from Orlando Pirates

    Orlando Pirates confirm 21‑year‑old Relebohile Mofokeng will join Belgian side Union Saint‑Gilloise pending medical and personal terms, after a standout domestic season and World Cup performance.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Orlando Pirates sign three players and loan out two ahead of 2026-27 season

    Orlando Pirates sign Neo Rapoo, Aphiwe Baliti and Matome Mmolai, loan Baliti back to Siwelele, sell Khoto and Ndlozi to Sekhukhune United, and loan Mashiloane to Babina Noko.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Orlando Pirates Capture South Africa Betway Premiership Title

    Orlando Pirates clinched the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title, edging Mamelodi Sundowns by one point, and midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng won May Player of the Month ahead of the World Cup.

  7. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Orlando Pirates on brink of winning South African Premiership

    Orlando Pirates need a win over Durban City to clinch the Betway Premiership, overtaking Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sources

citizen.co.za · diski365.co.za · ghanasoccernet.com · iharare.com · insidepolitic.co.za · lesothotribune.co.ls · magic828.co.za · news.co.za · orlandopiratesfc.com · pulsesports.ug · sansebastiandelosballesteros.es · sapeople.com · sasoccermag.co.za · sbnews.co.za · sportsclub.co.za · sundayworld · thesouthafrican.com · ww2.namibian.com.na