The PSL leaders announced the 29-year-old versatile attacker early Sunday, praising his 11 caps and two goals for New Zealand plus his work rate at Stellenbosch since 2023.
De Jong bolsters Jose Riveiro’s squad as Pirates top the Betway Premiership table ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, channeling last year’s CAF exit into domestic title push. Fans celebrated with ‘Once Always’ chants, eyeing league glory to mend Afcon pains, while his arrival heats competition in the attack.
𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 ☠️.@orlandopirates is pleased to announce the signing of Andre de Jong.
𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝓐𝓷𝓭𝓻𝓮 🤝🏽🏴☠️!
⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/EcHxr8AvSE
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) January 5, 2026