Orlando Pirates confirm 2021-2022 season jersey numbers ahead of season opener against Stellenbosch
Orlando Pirates have confirmed jersey numbers for the 2021/22 season as the team is set for its first DStv Premiership match this weekend.
The Buccaneers are scheduled to host Stellenbosch FC at the Orlando Stadium this afternoon in their first match.
Fadlu Davids, who represented the Soweto giants at the launch of the new DStv Premiership season at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, is expected to be on the bench for Bucs alongside Mandla Ncikazi, following the resignation of Josef Zinnbauer earlier in the week.
As part of the final preparations for the season opener, Pirates have revealed the club’s official squad numbers, and they are as follows.
Thabiso Monyane- 2
Thembinkosi Lorch- 3
Happy Jele- 4
Ntsikeleo Nyauza- 5
Ben Motshwari- 6
Gabadinho Mhango- 7
Siphesihle Ndlovu- 8
Tshegofatso Mabasa- 9
Deon Hotto- 11
Collins Makgaka- 12
Thulani Hlatshwayo- 14
Fortune Makaringe- 15
Thabang Monare- 16
Wayde Jooste- 17
Kabelo Dlamini- 18
Bongani Sam- 19
Goodman Mosele- 20
Nkanyiso Zungu- 21
Innocent Maela- 23
Tebogo Tlolane- 24
Zakhele Lepasa- 25
Bandile Shandu- 26
Paseka Mako- 29
Wayne Sandilands- 30
Richard Ofori- 31
Linda Mntambo- 32
Azola Tshobeni- 34
Thabiso Sesane- 36
Terrence Dzvukamanja- 37
Kwanda Mngonyama- 38
Sandile Mthethwa- 39
Siyabonga Mpontshane- 40
Boitumelo Radiopane- 42
Abel Mabaso- 44
Vincent Pule- 45
Having announced their latest signing from Golden Arrows in Ntsako Makhubela, the Buccaneers confirmed that the midfielder’s squad number will be confirmed at a later stage, as well as that of young striker Katlego Cwinyane who is back at the club from a loan spell with Sekhukhune United last season.
