The Buccaneers are going to Europe, where they will participate in three fixtures in Spain.
Orlando Pirates Having Pre-season in Europe
First up Orlando Pirates will face English Championship side Plymouth Argyle on July 12 before facing off against La Liga outfit Sevilla on July 15.
The PSL giants will end their pre-season tour of Europe when they take on Qatar Stars League outfit Al Sadd SC on July 19.
Orlando Pirates have since released the following statement, which reads:
Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the club’s Preseason schedule for 2024. The Mighty Buccaneers will be returning to Europe for a three-match tour in Spain.
Jose Riveiro’s men will begin their preseason campaign against English Championship side Plymouth Argyle on July 12, before heading to Seville on July 15 to take on La Liga outfit Sevilla.
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Then to round up the tour, the back-to-back MTN8 and Nedbank Cup champs will lock horns with Qatar Stars League outfit Al Sadd SC on July 19.
Plymouth Argyle
Nicknamed The Pilgrims, Plymouth Argyle Football Club compete in the English Championship and despite a disappointing 2023/24 season, the club has already signalled their intent to change their fortunes in the new season with the appointment of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney as the new Manager.
Speaking on his appointment last month, Wayne Rooney said: “This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting project. I look forward to helping the team to build a squad of players to play expansive football – and to entertain the Green Army.
The club is on an exciting long-term journey, with a progressive plan in place. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of it. I can’t wait for the Championship season to start in August.”
Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC need no introduction. The club is arguably one of the most successful teams in the UEFA Cup/Europa League with seven titles to their name, most recently in 2023.
The La Liga giants are currently managed by Quique Sanchez Flores. He was appointed on December 18, 2023.
Al Sadd SC
Al Sadd SC is one of the best teams in Qatar and are the only Qatari team to have won the AFC Champions League . Al Sadd SC are a powerhouse in Qatari football, with a winning tradition, passionate fan base, and talented players that make them a force to be reckoned with on the field. Notable players to have don the jersey include Xavi and Andrew Ayew. Of the current crop, Al Sadd SC are led by Akram Afif, who scored 26 goals (including 11 assists) in 22 matches.