Orlando Pirates looking to complete shock acquisition of Stellenbosch FC attacker as Soweto giants loan out one of their new signings to PSL title rivals

Orlando Pirates are hoping to complete a Premier Soccer League transfer deadline day signing of Stellenbosch FC star Andre de Jong. 

Stellenbosch Chief Executive Officer Rob Benadie has confirmed that although the talks are ongoing, he would like the New Zealand international to remain with the club.    

“No, that deal is not done yet; it might be done in the next few hours,” Benadie told iDiski Times.

"But it’s not done yet, and we’re hoping that he stays with us," he added.

De Jong is one of the top players at Stellenbosch, and Pirates showing interest in him is a testament to how impressive he has been.  

The attacking midfielder has featured in 103 games, scored 16 goals and has provided 11 assists for the Maroons.

Meanwhile, the Sea Robbers are also understood to be working on a loan move involving Tshepho Mashiloane.

According to reports, the fullback is headed to Sekhukhune United for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

Babina Noko are understood to have pursued the 23-year-old after the injury to Tsepo Matsimbi. 

His loan move is meant to give him more minutes, given that the same may not be guaranteed at Pirates now. 

Bucs signed 13 players, and that means stiff competition for starting positions is expected, limiting appearances for some players.

Mashiloane has played just two games under Abdeslam Ouaddou, but at Babina Noko, he has a high chance of getting more minutes in the season than he would at Bucs.

Mashiloane signed for Pirates from Baroka FC, a club he captained before he attracted interest from PSL sides.

The PSL transfer window closes on September 22 at midnight.