Orlando Pirates have confirmed the signing of Abbubaker Mobara after agreeing personal terms with the club.

The 22-year-old departs from Ajax Cape Town to help strengthen the Buccaneers defence ahead of the 2016-17 season.

Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza told the clubs official website that he is pleased to walk the versatlie player to the club.

‘I am pleased to welcome Abbubaker Mobara to the club. Contractual negotiations went ahead quickly and smoothly between the club and the player’s representatives,’ Khoza said.

‘We would like to particularly thank Rob Moore for the professional approach he displayed on this matter,’ he added.

The South African U23 internation will be expected to join his new teammates when he returns from international duty.