Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Thapelo Mokobodi from Stellenbosch FC.
Mokobodi, 23, joins the Buccaneers after just a season with the Cape Winelands outfit where he racked up 28 appearances having joined them from Marumo Gallants in August 2025.
The Buccaneers have already announced the signing of Mthetheleli Mthiyane also from Stellies as they look to build on their success from last season.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s charges made a near clean sweep in the 2025/26 campaign after winning a domestic treble, which included ending their 14-year wait for a league title.
They have since gone on a huge recruitment drive that has also seen the likes of Ghampani Lungu, Bohale Ngwato, Sbangani Zulu and Sebastian Pedersen joining the club having lost high-profile names in Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Relebohile Mofokeng.
Pirates made the announcement on Wednesday morning.
“Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to confirm the signing of midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi from Stellenbosch FC, ahead of the new Betway Premiership campaign,” the club announced.
“The 23-year-old has signed a three-year contract and will link up with the rest of the squad this morning.”
“I am pleased to be here and look forward to meeting the rest of the team,” said Mokobodi. “It’s a big opportunity to play for such a club and I am ready to get going. I would like to make a meaningful contribution to this great institution.”
“Mokobodi has been handed the number 33 jersey for this season.”
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