Orlando Pirates have left South African shore, en-route Spain as they step up their pre-season training tor next season. Last season, Pirates made good use of their Spanish tactician Jose Riviero ’s contacts in the country. During that pre-season, Pirates played against three teams from three different leagues and countries.
Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv , local Las Palmas of LaLiga as well as Independiente del Valle . The Buccaneers started in very encouraging fashion, with a victory against the Israelites. They then followed that up with a 3-1 win over Independiente del Valle.
Their last game being a 0-0 draw. Now after enjoying that experience, Pirates look to have stepped it up a notch ahead of the next season. This comes after an announcement from seven-time Europa League winners Sevilla , that they will be hosting the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup winners.
According to the LaLiga side, this game will take place in just under a month’s time on the 15th of July. Pirates attack tough pre-season schedule Pirates have now since confirmed the fixture against Sevilla themselves. Furthermore, they have nailed down fixtures against Plymouth Argyle of England and Al Sadd of Qatar.
Now even though Pirates have only announced one new signing, there are believed to be at least three others. This publication already reported that Thuso Molekeki and Selaelo Rasebotja have been pictured in club regalia. Now a third and familiar face-signing has also all but been confirmed! This in the form of.
