Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Phillip Ndlondlo has spoken publicly for the first time following his exit from the club. The Buccaneers confirmed the departure of the former Marumo Gallants star on Wednesday evening as the 2025/26 PSL season is fast approaching.
Pirates decided against extending his stay at the club when his contract expired last month. Ndlondlo signed for the Sea Robbers in 2022 from Bahlabane ba Ntwa. He played over 60 games for the Bucs, scoring three goals and providing three assists.
During his stint with the Happy People, he managed to lift five trophies: three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cup trophies. The 30-year-old is now free to sign with any club of his choice after being granted his clearance from the Soweto giants.
PHILLIP NDLONDLO BREAKS SILENCE ON ORLANDO PIRATES DEPARTURE
Ndlondlo finally broke his silence on his departure from Pirates, expressing his gratitude to the club’s hierarchy, staff, and teammates for the role they played during his time at the club.
“From the bottom of my heart l would like to take this opportunity and thank the chairman amongst the chairman and the whole Orlando Pirates family for giving me the opportunity of fulfilling the dream I had as a young kid of playing for the biggest team in the country and it’s not everyone that gets that opportunity and live that dream but l was one of the fortunate kids,” wrote Ndlondlo on his official Instagram account.
“l’m so grateful for all the platform that was offered to me to be able to achieve all the things I have accomplished and created the best memories with the best and special group that turned into brothers from the staff, the mothers in the kitchen that prepares food for us, the grounds man of Rand and Orlando Stadium to the ever faithful fans and the people behind the team.
“You will forever be a part of me. Thank you to all that has supported throughout, and to my mates, I love you and you know the story. It was nice, and I wish you nothing but the best. You know the story that once and always.”
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