Orlando Pirates’ defender Olisa Ndah is back on the international stage with Nigeria.
After the departure of coach Finidi George, Nigeria has brought in German coach Bruno Labbadia.
With two crucial AFCON qualifier matches against Benin and Rwanda scheduled for September, Ndah, a 26-year-old central defender, earned a call-up.
Though Ndah didn’t start in the matches, he did make a second-half appearance as a substitute during Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Benin.
New Faces at Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates have made some exciting new signings for the season.
The squad now includes:
- Selaelo Rasebotja, 26, midfielder
- Gilberto, 23, winger
- Thuso Moleleki, 24, forward
- Deano Van Rooyen, 27, right-back
The Full Squad for the Season
Here’s the complete roster for Orlando Pirates this season:
Goalkeepers
- Sipho Chaine
- Melusi Buthelezi
- Siyabonga Dladla
- Siphamandla Gumede
Defenders
- Nkosinathi Sibisi
- Tapelo Xoki
- Olisa Ndah
- Sandile Mthethwa
- Thabiso Sesane
- Deon Hotto
- Innocent Maela
- Paseka Mako
- Deano Van Rooyen
- Thabiso Monyane
- Thabiso Lebitso
Midfielders
- Miguel Timm
- Makhehlene Makhaula
- Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
- Goodman Mosele
- Thalente Mbatha
- Bandile Shandu
- Selaelo Rasebotja
- Patrick Maswanganyi
- Karim Kimvuidi
- Kabelo Dlamini
- Thuso Moleleki
Forwards
- Monnapule Saleng
- Relebohile Mofokeng
- Katlego Otladisa
- Gilberto
- Mohau Nkota
- Lesedi Kapinga
- Tshegofatso Mabasa
- Zakhele Lepasa
- Evidence Makgopa
- Boitumelo Radiopane
Orlando Pirates’ Upcoming Fixtures
After a busy period with MTN8 and CAF Champions League matches, Orlando Pirates are gearing up for the new league season.
Their first ten fixtures are:
- Chippa United: Wednesday, 18 September, Orlando Stadium, 15:00
- Cape Town City: Saturday, 21 September, DHL Stadium, 15:00
- Polokwane City: Tuesday, 24 September, Orlando Stadium, 15:00
- Richards Bay: Sunday, 29 September, King Zwelithini Stadium, 15:00
- AmaZulu: Friday, 25 October, Orlando Stadium, 19:30
- TS Galaxy: Tuesday, 29 October, Mbombela Stadium, 19:30
- Stellenbosch FC: Sunday, 10 November, Orlando Stadium, 15:30
- Marumo Gallants: Tuesday, 26 November, Toyota Stadium, 19:30
- Golden Arrows: Friday, 6 December, Orlando Stadium, 19:30
- Sekhukhune United: Friday, 13 December, Orlando Stadium, 19:30
What’s next for the Sea Robbers? Stay tuned to see how the season unfolds!