Orlando Pirates FC has launched its August Player of the Month voting on September 3, 2026, as the club sits atop the Premier Soccer League standings with 13 points from a perfect 4 wins and 1 draw. The club remains unbeaten in its opening five matches of the 2026/27 season, securing a spot in the MTN8 final and maintaining a +11 goal difference with 12 goals scored and just 1 conceded.
What the vote means for the summer budget
The voting period runs until September 3, 2026, giving supporters time to consider standout performances from the six shortlisted players. Oswin Appollis, Sipho Chaine, Tshepang Moremi, Gamphani Lungu, Lebone Seema and Thapelo Mokobodi each contributed significantly to the club's strong start, with Appollis scoring two goals and Chaine keeping five clean sheets in seven matches.
Where he fits in the squad list
Tshepang Moremi created nine chances in four appearances, while Gamphani Lungu added three goals and one assist across six games. The club's defensive stability, highlighted by Sipho Chaine's four consecutive clean sheet appearances, has been vital to their unbeaten run and top-of-the-table position.
How the club secured the MTN8 final
Orlando Pirates FC secured their ticket to the MTN8 final during the opening month, demonstrating dominance in domestic competition. Their 4-0-1 record from five games, with 13 points and a +11 goal difference, reflects a squad in peak form, featuring Thapelo Mokobodi's first goal for the club in the 2026/27 season.
When the next fixture arrives
The club will face a important match on October 15, 2026, ahead of a run of games you can check on our fixtures page, with the squad list available at squad and detailed stats for each player.
Orlando Pirates FC said: "Vote for Your August Player of the Month, 3 September 2026" as the official outlet reported, urging fans to participate in the democratic process that recognizes individual excellence within the team's collective success.
The full story
Orlando Pirates FC is a football club in the Betway Premiership (South Africa) competing in the 2026/27 season, which is in full swing. The club topped the Betway Premiership standings after the opening month, going unbeaten in their first four matches and securing a spot in the MTN8 final. Six players were shortlisted for the August Player of the Month, including Oswin Appollis, who scored two goals, and Sipho Chaine, who kept five clean sheets in seven matches. Tshepang Moremi scored two goals and made one assist in four appearances, while Gamphani Lungu scored three goals and made one assist in six appearances. Lebone Seema, aged 23, made one goal and one assist in the 2026/27 season. Thapelo Mokobodi scored his first goal for Orlando Pirates FC in the 2026/27 season. The club's league standing is 1st in Premier Soccer League with 13 points from 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses in 5 games, with a recent form of WWWDW and a goal difference of +11 (12 scored, 1 conceded).
