Orlando Pirates unveil 30-man DStv Premiership squad! Shock omission of key man!

Orlando Pirates have officially announced their 30-man squad for the 2022/23 DStv Premiership with FOUR players being excluded including a key man and club veteran.

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To the surprise of many, Wayde Jooste’s name was not seen.

Azola Tshobeni, Thabiso Sesane and striker Katlego Cwinyane were also not included in the latest Buccaneers squad. However, this was expected after the trio spent most of their season on loan.

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Jooste is one of the key players at the Bucs or was…

Now, he finds himself in a position of uncertainty as his career hangs in the balance at the Soweto giants.

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Jooste is currently linked with a shock move to these PSL rivals.

A move that is now looking more likely than ever before after Pirates recent squad announcement.

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This is a truly exciting Bucs side filled with potential to thrill!

They are blessed with a plethora of talent in attack. Thembinkosi Lorch, Deon Hotto and Kwame Peprah are joined by Eva Nga and Evidence Makgopa in what is one of the most dangerous set of forwards in the whole PSL.

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Stay tuned to The South African as we bring you the latest squads as they are released.

Do you think this Pirates squad can win the DStv Premiership?

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