Newly promoted Betway Premiership side Orbit College FC have unveiled their new signings, including three Orlando Pirates players.
The side had a media launch on Friday, 18 July at Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg, North West. The event’s objective was to announce the technical team, unveil the club’s kits, and their squad for the 2025/26 season.
Orbit gained promotion to the Betway Premiership after winning the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs last month. The Mswenko Boys, as they are affectionately known, were competing against Cape Town City FC and Casric Stars in the playoffs.
The side qualified for the playoffs after finishing as runners-up in the in SA football second-tier with 53 points in 30 matches.
The North West outfit secured promotion to the SA elite league after topping the Mini PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs log standings with eight points after four games.
As a result, Orbit joined Durban City FC who gained automatic promotion after clinching the Motsepe Foundation Championship title. The KZN club finished at the top of the National First Division table with 58 points from 30 outings.
ORBIT COLLEGE FC NEW SIGNINGS FOR THE 2025/26 PSL SEASON
The Pogiso Makhoye-coached side made a total of six signings ahead of the new season.
The six players who have been roped in by Orbit are: Thato Mohlomme [Richards Bay FC], Yamkela Gamede [Hungry Lions FC], Lucky Malatsi [Lerumo Lions], Thuso Moleleki, Yanga Mabele and Monnapule Saleng [all on loan from Orlando Pirates].
Saleng returned to his boyhood club where his football career was nurtured and made a name for himself.
The talented winger will be hoping to revive his football career following his drama with his parent club, Pirates. He was excluded from the Soweto giants’ squad since December of last year.
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