Orlando Pirates have announced the contract extension of five players including the termination of Collins Makgaka’s deal with the Buccaneers.
The Buccaneers have confirmed that the likes of Vincent Pule, Richard Ofori, Thabang Monare, Siyabonga Mpontshane and Ben Motswari has all signed contract extensions while Collins Makgaka’s contract has been terminated.
Pule signed a new contract extension with the club that will see him remain at the club until 2025, while Ofori, Monare, Mpontshane and Motswari has signed a one year extension.
The Sea Robbers has since revealed the new in the following statement which reads:
Orlando Pirates Football Club can announce that Vincent Pule has signed a new contract extension with the Club, penning a deal that will see the 31-year-old remain at the club until 2025 (2026 should the club exercise its option).
Pule, who has made 135 appearances for the Buccaneers, netting 31 goals and 11 assists, is currently in Rustenburg with the rest of the squad as they prepare for the start of the 2023/24 campaign.
His 2022/23 season was plagued by injury, limiting him to only 19 appearances, netting two goals.
Along with the update on Pule, Orlandopiratesfc.com can reveal the list of players who have been retained for the upcoming season including those who will be departing.
In football terms, the month of July marks the beginning of the football year. As one chapter closes for some, a new one begins for others:
Contract Extensions:
• Richard Ofori (2024 + 1)
• Thabang Monare (2024)
• Siyabonga Mpontshane (2024)
• Ben Motswari (2024)
Terminations:
• Collins Makgaka
Loanees:
• Azola Tshobeni: returns to JDR on a season-long loan.
• Boitumelo Radiopane: returns to Cape Town Spurs on a season-long loan.
• Bongani Sam and Tshegofatso Mabasa: currently in discussions with Swallows FC to finalise move to the Dube Birds.
Meanwhile, Azola Matrose and Thabiso Sesane are currently in camp with the squad in Rustenburg where they are being assessed by the coach and his technical.
