With eight signings already officially announced by Orlando Pirates, a ninth arrival has been spotted at the club's base ahead of the Soweto giants' pre-season tour of Spain.
In a statement released by Pirates last Thursday, the players unveiled were Yanela Mbuthuma and Nkosikhona Ndaba from Richards Bay FC, Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants), Tshepang Moremi (Amazulu FC), Bafana Bafana international Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United).
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Completing the list are Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka FC) and Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch FC).
This was just days after the club had unveiled marquee signing Sipho Mbule.
However, Bucs' business has not ended there.
In recent medical footage, fans would have noticed a new face among the players undergoing their fitness tests.
That new face is Mali midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko.
The 23-year-old is understood to have penned a two-year deal with Pirates, which includes an option to extend by a further year.
Mariko brings CAF Champions League experience having played for Djoliba, league runners-up in the Ligue 1 Orange (the Malian Premier League).
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The defensive midfielder will, however, face plenty of competition for a place as Makhehlene Makhaula, Goodman Mosele, Thalente Mbatha, and Mbule will all be vying for a spot.
Meanwhile, the Soweto giants will kick off their pre-season tour with a friendly match against Bolton Wanderers on 11 July.
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