Pirates reveal jersey numbers for CAF Champions League

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Orlando Pirates celebrates goal, Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 MTN8 Cup Quarterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 3rd of August 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates have revealed their player jersey numbers for the upcoming CAF Champions League campaign.

There will be some noticeable changes to the playing jersey numbers when the Buccaneers kick off their 2024 CAF Champions League campaign this weekend compared to what you may be used to from the BETWAY Premiership.

The Confederation of African Football states that a maximum of 40 registered players, all wearing the numbers 1 through 40, are permitted for all continental events. In light of this, the Orlando Pirates jersey numbers 10, 13, and 22 that were previously inactive will once more be seen on the pitch during this season’s edition of Africa’s top club championship.

Vincent Pule wore the number 10 jersey in the past. However, Mashonisa’s departure has left the renowned number 10 jersey vacant, and its new owner will take it over.

Tito Maswanganyi, the reigning PSL Player of the Season, who presently wears the number 28 jersey in the league, will don the number 10.

Relebohile Mofokeng, meanwhile, will trade in his number 38 for number 3 in the tournament this year.

Players who typically have jersey numbers higher than 40 on the season roster will also have their numbers changed. During this stage of the competition, these players will wear the numbers that the unregistered squad members have been using.

Here is the squad numbers in full:

1​Melusi Buthelezi​

2​Thabiso Monyane​

3​Relebohile Mofokeng

4​Miguel Timm

5​Nkosinathi Sibisi

6​Olisa Ndah

7​Deon Hotto

8​Makhehleni Makhaula

9​Zakhele Lepasa

10​Patrick Maswanganyi

11​Gilberto

12​Katlego Otladisa

14​Monnapule Saleng

15​Phillip Ndlondlo

16​Thalenthe Mbatha

17​Evidence Makgopa

18 ​Kabelo Dlamini

19​Tshegofatso Mabasa

20​Goodman Mosele

21​Lesedi Kapinga

23​Innocent Maela

24​Sipho Chaine

25​Karim Kimvuidi

26​Bandile Shandu

27​Tapelo Xoki

28​Thabiso Sesane

29​Paseka Mako

30​Deano van Rooyen

31​Selaelo Rasebotja​

32​Thuso Moleleki

33​Mohau Nkota​

36​Thabitso Lebitso

39​Sandile Mthethwa

40​Siyabonga Dladla