Orlando-PiratesOrlando Pirates midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko has reportedly secured a permanent move to a Premier Soccer League club ahead of the 2026/27 season. Mariko joined the Sea Robbers at the start of the 2025/26 campaign alongside fellow Malian Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko. Difficult spell after Pirates moveHis spell with the Chilli Boys proved short-lived, with the midfielder making just two appearances before being deregistered by the club in February. He was subsequently loaned to Orbit College FC as the North West side looked to strengthen their squad in their battle against relegation. With Pirates having confirmed their 41-man squad for the new season on Thursday, Mariko's omission all but signalled the end of his spell with the Soweto giants.