Orlando Pirates have signed a new Norwegian striker. Can he steer them to another domestic crown and even glory on the continent?

Pirates sign Pedersen

Orlando Pirates have signed 27-year-old Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen from Sogndal in his native Norway. Unfairly, some fans online have dubbed Pedersen ‘The Temu Haaland’. That seems a touch unfair. No striker on this planet has Haaland’s fear factor and strike rate, but Bucs fans will be excited about their latest signing.

Via Siseko Gwegwe:

Pedersen arrives with an impressive pedigree. The striker represented Norway at every junior international level from Under-15 through to Under-21.

Across the last four-and-a-half seasons with Sogndal and Moss FK, he has scored 51 goals and contributed eight assists in 117 appearances.

Describing their new signing, Orlando Pirates highlighted Pedersen’s goalscoring qualities. “In terms of his style of play, Pedersen is considered a one-touch finisher rather than a bulldozer.”

Orlando Pirates add to their squad

Pirates have welcomed eight new players aboard. They are Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sbangani Zulu, Bohlale Ngwato, Ghampani Lungu, Neo Rapoo, Aphiwe Baliti, Matome Mmolai and now Sebastian Pedersen.

Big-name exits from Orlando Pirates

New champions Orlando Pirates will be a new-look outfit next term after several high-profile departures, notably Relebohile Mofokeng. The following players have left the club:

• Thabiso Sesane
• Selaelo Rasebotja 
• Siyabonga Ndlozi 
• Gomolemo Khoto 
• Sonwabo Khumalo 
• Blessing Ngiba
• Seth Green 
• Thabiso Lebitso 
• Bandile Shandu
• Sipho Mbule 
• Tshegofatso Mabasa 
• Relebohile Mofokeng

Pirates’ Betway Premiership title defence looms large

The Sea Robbers get their Betway Premiership title defence in 2026-27 underway against Milford FC on Saturday, 1 August. Kick-off is at 15:30.