The Orlando Pirates are cook something special in 2024-2025 with several exciting chefs in the kitchen.

Pirates are perfect so far in the Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates have won six of six championship assignments, a flawless start to their quest for the title at the hands of Sundowns. The Buccaneers haven’t won the South African championship since 2011-2012, so it would be a huge deal if they can achieve it in 2025. A gap of thirteen years wouldn’t be so unlucky for Jose Riveiro’s Sea Robbers.

Offensive wealth and defensive depth

Everywhere you look, there are top-notch operators on the Pirates side. Thabiso Sesane and Nkosinathi Sibisi currently form a strong central defensive partnership with Tapelo Xoki, Sandile Mthethwa and Olisa Ndah recently nursed knockswhile Thabiso Monyane replaces the injured Deano Van Rooyen at right-back. Makhehlene Makhaula and Thalente Mbatha make a formidable central midfield duo, but it’s up front where it really gets exciting.

Mofokeng is the jewel in the crown

German football website transfer market estimates that Relebohile Mofokeng’s value currently hovers around the €800,000 (R15.3 million) mark. This number will surely continue to rise as its stock does the same. Now international Bafana, Mofokeng surpassed the 50 appearance mark for the Buccaneers and he only turned 20 on October 23.. There are no limits for one of the most exciting South African talents of this generation. Teenage winger Mohau Nkota has shone on the other flank, with a recent brace against AmaZulu. In their last five league matches, Pirates have scored 10 goals and seven different men have appeared on the scoresheet during that period. They spread love well.

Money men

As things currently stand, Nkosinathi Sibisi and Patrick Maswanganyi are considered the Pirates’ two most valuable stars. The two pairs are each valued at €1.4 million, or approximately R27 million. Tshegofatso, winner of the Golden Shoe Mabasa follows closely at €1.3 million, or about R25 million. He and Evidence Makgopa share strike duties for the moment. The trio composed of Tapelo Xoki, Van Rooyen and Monnapule Saleng are all valued at €1.2 million or R23 million.

The Buccaneers are in action next against Richards Bay on Tuesday November 5.

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