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All you need to know about Pedersen

Orlando Pirates fans sound thrilled at the arrival of ‘monster’ striker Seb Pedersen. What do you know about the marksman?

Via Siseko Gwegwe:

Pedersen arrives with an impressive pedigree. The striker represented Norway at every junior international level from Under-15 through to Under-21.

Across the last four-and-a-half seasons with Sogndal and Moss FK, he has scored 51 goals and contributed eight assists in 117 appearances.

Describing their new signing, Orlando Pirates highlighted Pedersen’s goalscoring qualities. “In terms of his style of play, Pedersen is considered a one-touch finisher rather than a bulldozer.”

Orlando Pirates star Mariko arrives in West African gear

Abdoulaye Mariko arrived for action at the weekend sporting some stylish gear. The 24-year-old Malian midfielder attracted praise from commenters on Facebook for his pre-match outfit. A lot of people think it’s more suitable for church than training. You be the judge! Pirates beat Milford 2-0 with strikes from wide men Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi to get their title defence off to the perfect start.

Pirates squad numbers for 2026-27

3. Nkosikhona Ndaba
4. Abdoulaye Mariko
5. Nkosinathi Sibisi
6. Lebone Seema
7. Deon Hotto
8. Makhehleni Makkhaula
9. Yanela Mbuthuma
11. Tshepang Moremi
12. Oswin Appollis
14. Andre de Jong
15. Masindi Nemtajela
16. Thalente Mbatha
17. Evidence Makgopa
18. Kabelo Dlamini
19. Neo Rapoo
20. Simphiwe Selepe
21. Deano van Rooyen
23. Gamphani Lungu
24. Sipho Chaine
25. Boitumelo Radiopane
26. Matome Mmolai
27. Tapelo Xoki
28. Patrick Maswanganyi
29. Mthetheleli Mthiyane
30. Sihle Nduli
31. Sebastian Pedersen
32. Siyabonga Dladla
33. Thapelo Mkobodi
36. Kamogelo Sebelebele
37. Sbangani Zulu
38. Mpho Padime
39. Sifiso Luthuli
40. Zoëy Monyepao
41. Reece Braithwaite
43. Mpho Chabatsane
44. Cristian Derbyshire
45. Daniel Msendami
46. Cemran Dansin
47. Bohlale Ngwatoda
48. Simphiwe Masilela
49. Kabelo Kgotsitsile

What does Pedersen’s arrival mean for Evidence Makgopa? One man who seems to be staying put is Oswin Appollis. This, despite rumours of an approach from FC Porto.