Orlando Pirates have officially kicked off their 2025/26 pre-season preparations with a high-intensity training camp in Marbella, Spain, and the Siya crew has been following developments closely as the team gears up for the new campaign.
With a 32-man squad that includes a blend of seasoned stars and exciting new signings, the Buccaneers are working tirelessly under the Spanish sun to fine-tune their systems, build chemistry and evaluate squad depth ahead of what promises to be a fiercely competitive season.
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Among the standout storylines in camp has been how the club’s new acquisitions are integrating with the rest of the squad. Players such as Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, and Sihle Nduli have all made the trip – and early signs from Marbella suggest that they’re settling in well.
Fan favourites Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota, and Patrick Maswanganyi are also present and have been visibly leading by example in training, with the club sharing select snippets of drills, team activities and downtime moments on their social platforms.
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The Buccaneers are expected to play a series of friendly matches during the tour, giving coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and his technical team a valuable opportunity to test combinations and assess the squad’s readiness.
Want to see how the squad has been bonding and preparing behind the scenes? Click through the gallery for images straight from the Bucs’ Marbella base as shared by the club on their official platforms.
*Images via @orlandopirates
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