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New Orlando Pirates striker arrives in South Africa

Orlando Pirateswelcoming new strikerSebastian PedersentoSouth Africa. TheNorwegian Embassyconfirmed the attacker’s arrival on social media. “Welcome to South Africa,Sebastian Pedersen! The whole Embassy is. . .

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New Orlando Pirates striker arrives in South Africa

Orlando Pirateswelcoming new strikerSebastian PedersentoSouth Africa. TheNorwegian Embassyconfirmed the attacker’s arrival on social media. “Welcome to South Africa,Sebastian Pedersen! The whole Embassy is very excited that a Norwegian footballer has joinedOrlando Pirates,” theEmbassy of Norwayposted on X. SEBASTIAN PEDERSEN ARRIVESIN SOUTH AFRICAThe 27-year-oldsigned atwo-year contractwith an option for an additional season. He arrives with considerable experience fromNorway. He represented his country at every junior international level fromUnder-15through toUnder-21. His club record also highlights his goalscoring ability. Across the last four-and-a-half seasons withSogndalandMoss FK,Pedersenscored51 goalsand providedeight assistsin117 appearances. Piratesbelieve his movement and finishing will add another dimension to the attack. The Buccaneers described him as aone-touch finisherrather than a traditional physical striker. ORLANDOPIRATES FACE DURBAN CITYIN THE MTN8Pedersenarrives asOrlando Piratesprepare for theirMTN8quarter-final againstDurban City. The Buccaneers face theNedbank Cupholders onSaturday, 8 August, at theOrlando Amstel Arena. Kick-off is scheduled for15:00 SAST. Orlando Piratesare defending theirMTN8crown and chasing a historic fifth consecutive title. However,Pedersenwill have to wait for his opportunity to make his competitive debut for the Buccaneers.

Source: thesouthafrican.com

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