**Massive Signing: orlando pirates welcome vital key players from the…**

Orlando Pirates have significantly bolstered their squad for the upcoming season by signing four key players. The club has acquired Sephelo Baloni from Cape Town All Stars, Katlego Otladisa from Marumo Gallants, Melusi Buthelezi from TS Galaxy, and Patrick Maswanganyi from SuperSport United. These signings are aimed at strengthening the team as they prepare for a busy 2023/24 season, which includes competing in the CAF Champions League following their second-place finish in the DStv Premiership last season [[❞]](https://farpost.co.za/2023/06/27/pirates-announce-four-new-signings-and-five-exits/) [[❞]](https://supersport.com/football/dstv-premiership/news/b8509f80-a1a7-44cd-8c95-31bb9e895054/pirates-sign-four-new-players).

In addition to these new arrivals, Pirates have welcomed back striker Tshegofatso Mabasa from his loan spell at Moroka Swallows. The club has also signed Thalenthe Mbatha on loan from SuperSport United and Thabiso Lebitso from Chippa United [[❞]](https://farpost.co.za/2024/01/25/orlando-pirates-confirm-new-signings-mabasa-returns/).

However, the club has also bid farewell to several players. Ntsako Makhubela, Craig Martin, Nkanyiso Zungu, Kopano Thuntsane, and Ndumiso Mabena have all departed, with some moving on to other clubs or not having their contracts renewed [[❞]](https://farpost.co.za/2023/06/27/pirates-announce-four-new-signings-and-five-exits/) [[❞]](https://supersport.com/football/dstv-premiership/news/b8509f80-a1a7-44cd-8c95-31bb9e895054/pirates-sign-four-new-players). These strategic changes are part of the club’s efforts to maintain a competitive edge in both domestic and continental competitions.