Mpho Padime winger has officially bearned promotion to the Buccaneers’ senior squad ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season after an outstanding campaign in the DStv Diski Challenge. MPHO PADIME EARNS ORLANDO PIRATES PROMOTIONBorn in June 2007 in Katlehong, Johannesburg, Padime first made his name in township football while playing for Khathorus Juventus FC. Although Kaizer Chiefs offered him a development contract, the teenage star chose to join Orlando Pirates in September 2025. Playing under Roscoe Krieling in the DStv Diski Challenge, Padime scored 10 goals and provided nine assists during the 2025/26 season. ORLANDO PIRATES HAND PADIME ICONIC NUMBERWith Mofokeng completing his move to Europe earlier this month, Orlando Pirates have handed the number 38 jersey to one of the club’s brightest young prospects.