Orlando Pirates FC bids farewell to Bandile Shandu, whose time with the Club comes to an end. The hard-running right back joined the Buccaneers from Maritzburg United in 2021 and, from the moment he arrived, carried himself in a manner befitting the Orlando Pirates badge. A proud son of KwaZulu-Natal, Bandile Shandu leaves the Club having made a meaningful contribution both on and off the field. Soft-spoken but well-articulated, humble yet fiercely committed, the 31-year-old remained exemplary in his conduct. He has always been the type of player every coach values: reliable, selfless, hard-working, and deeply team-oriented. Whether called upon to start, to support from the bench, or to help drive standards within the group, he embraced his role with equal maturity and commitment. In football, not every contribution is measured only in goals or assists. Some players strengthen the fabric of a team through their attitude, consistency and influence within the dressing room. Shandu was one of those players – a positive presence, a true team man, through and through. Orlando Pirates Football Club would like to thank Bandile Shandu for his service, and once again Thank You.