BREAKING | Orlando Pirates send Msendami and Mariko to Gallants as Mabuza returns
Orlando Pirates have confirmed season-long loans for Daniel Msendami and Abdoulaye Mariko to Marumo Gallants, while midfielder Bheki Mabuza returns to the Buccaneers on a permanent deal.
Orlando Pirates have finalized the signing of 23-year-old right-winger and former Buccaneers academy player Bheki Mabuza from Marumo Gallants. The transfer sees Mabuza returning to familiar surroundings, having previously been part of the Buccaneers setup. During his tenure at Gallants, the 2025/26 season saw him feature in 32 matches across all competitions, with three goals and one assist to his name.
He has also made three appearances for the club this season, his last coming in a 2-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns on August 19. Pirates expressed their satisfaction with the agreement reached with Marumo Gallants, stating that Mabuza's performances at Gallants convinced them of his readiness to progress in his career. In addition to Mabuza, Pirates have also loaned out Zimbabwean winger Daniel Msendami and central midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko to Gallants on a season-long deal.
Msendami, who scored for Pirates in their 3-0 win against Chippa United on August 16, has now been deemed surplus to requirements, while Mariko, who joined Pirates ahead of last season from Malian side Djoliba, did not play for the Buccaneers and was instead loaned out to Chippa United and Orbit College.
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