Sipho Mbule, Sekhukhune UnitedBackpage
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'Confused Orlando Pirates welcome Sipho Mbule with his beers! We forgive you for Abdeslam Ouaddou's appointment but without Monnapule Saleng, Bucs are minus two players' - Fans

The Buccaneers pulled a surprise on Tuesday by confirming the arrival of one of the most talented midfielders in the Premier Soccer League after 'Master Chef' was initially linked with a move to Soweto rivals Chiefs.

Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns player Sipho Mbule ahead of the new season.

The 27-year-old came as a free agent following the expiry of his contract with the Premier Soccer League champions a couple of weeks ago.

Kaizer Chiefs had been heavily linked with 'Master Chef' before the Sea Robbers made a surprising revelation.

Have a look at how fans have reacted as sampled by GOAL.

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  • Kaizer Chiefs FansBackpage

    Bitter Chiefs fan claps back

    If you put an Orlando Pirates brain in a bird, it will start flying backwards. When he was linked to Kaizer Chiefs, they called him a drunk, said he's finished, now that you signed him, he's the best signing ever, bloody clowns - Bulelani Mabobole

  • Orlando Pirates fansBackpagepix

    Mbule has a warm home, unlike those who signed him on social media

    Big, big signing, this talent has a warm home, unlike those who signed him on social media - Mnisi Julius J-Moss 

  • Rhulani Mokwena, June 2025Backpage

    Mokwena disappointment gone!

    I have now forgotten about my disappointment with Pirates not announcing Rhulani Mokwena as the head coach. This is the best signing. I salute our Chairman, Dr. Irvin Khoza - Simphiwe Innocent Mhlanganyelwa Shangase

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  • Nasreddine Nabi & Kaizer Motaung Jr. of Kaizer ChiefsBackpagepix

    Pirates moving swiftly, pain went to Nabi is cooking

    Pirates are moving swiftly in this window; surprises left and right. Pain went straight to Nasreddine Nabi is cooking FC - Lucky Mikka Daniel 

  • Orlando Pirates Mamelodi Sundowns Fans GFXBackpagepix

    Sundowns will regret playing in PSL

    Now we can say, let Mamelodi Sundowns come back, we are no longer scared. Let Neo Maema come to Pirates too, and Masandawana will regret playing in the Premier Soccer League - Sphesihle Mwelase

  • Sipho Mbule, Mamelodi SundownsBackpagePix

    Either resurrection or end of Mbule

    It is either the resurrection of Sipho Mbule or the end. The ball is in his hands - Tumelo Ndlovu

  • Abdeslam Ouaddou, Marumo GallantsBackpage

    We forgive you for Ouaddou's appointment

    We forgive you for Abdeslam Ouaddou's appointment as our coach. We didn't anticipate this, Master Chef's signing -  Les Da Baker 

  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Without Saleng, Pirates are without two players

    I don't care anymore, all I want is to see Monapule Saleng skinning players in the field of play, in Pirates colours once again. Seriously, Pirates are minus two players without him - Mhlanga Napster 

  • Orlando Pirates fansBackpagepix

    Bucs supporters confused as well

    As Orlando Pirates supporters, we are also confused by the moves of the Buccaneers, I don’t know what to expect anymore - Arty Derrick Melane 

  • Sipho Mbule, Sekhukhune United, April 2025Sekhukhune United

    We want Mbule and his beers

    Pirates will confuse you; the Master Chef, we want him with all his beers -  Johnny Skydiver 

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