THE FUSE

Orlando Pirates have reportedly completed the signing of Dublin Boon from Stellenbosch FC, according to several local publications.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper has now believed to have agreed a permanent transfer for the highly-rated shot-stopper. The move comes after an earlier player-swap proposal between the two clubs collapsed.

DUBLIN BOON COMPLETES ORLANDO PIRATES ASSESSMENT

The Buccaneers initially wanted to sign Boon as part of a deal involving Kabelo Dlamini and Faiz Abrahams. However, the proposed agreement fell through after Dlamini rejected a move to the Cape Winelands.

The Sea Robbers returned with a separate proposal for the goalkeeper. Several local reports now indicate that Orlando Pirates have decided to sign Boon.

The deal still requires an official announcement from the club.

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YOUNG GOALKEEPING INVESTMENT

Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, in December 2004, Boon began his development at Roda JC Kerkrade in the Netherlands before joining Wellington Phoenix.

Stellenbosch FC signed the goalkeeper on a free transfer in August 2025. He has mainly featured as a backup and in the DStv Diski Challenge, with limited opportunities in the senior team.

Despite that lack of first-team exposure, Boon remains highly rated and is viewed as a goalkeeper with significant long-term potential.

His arrival would add another young option to the Orlando Pirates goalkeeping department. Sipho Chaine remains the club’s first-choice goalkeeper, while Siyabonga Dladla and Ethan Visagie provide further competition.

Melusi Buthelezi has already left the club to join Sekhukhune United.

If officially confirmed, Boon will become another young player added to the Orlando Pirates squad as the club continues to invest in emerging talent.