{
  "id": 8280959,
  "title": "Orlando Pirates announce new signing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/orlando-pirates-announce-new-signing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T17:44:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/orlando-pirates-announce-new-signing-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Pirates have added new defensive depth with the signing of Bulelani Sigomoshe from Milford FC, according to a statement released on their social media platforms. The 26-year-old right-back joins the Buccaneers immediately, aimed at addressing concerns raised by coach Abdeslam Ouaddou about coverage in the position following Deano Van Rooyen's move to Mamelodi Sundowns. The statement from the club read, \"The 26-year-old right-back joins the Buccaneers with immediate effect, adding further depth and competition to the Club’s defensive options.\" Sigomoshe's signing is part of Orlando Pirates' continuous efforts to strengthen their squad in preparation for upcoming competitions. The defender is set to join the technical team and his new teammates right away, embarking on the next phase of his career with the famous black and white outfit.",
  "summary": "Pirates confirmed Sigomoshe's signing via a statement shared on their social media platforms.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}