Tiki Taka SA Unveils Preliminary Squad for 2026 Pirates Cup U/21

The excitement is building as Tiki Taka SA officially announces its preliminary squad for the upcoming Pirates Cup U/21. Slated to take place on Saturday, 4 April 2026, the tournament will see some of the finest young talents in the region converge at the UJ APB Bunting Road Campus Student Center.

Tiki Taka SA has been drawn into a competitive Group I, where they will face off against Young Pirates, Augusto Palacios A., and Neasm Academy in a bid to progress through the group stages.

The Road to Glory: Group I Fixtures

Tiki Taka SA faces a grueling Saturday schedule with three pivotal matches that will determine their standing in the group:

• 09:00 AM: vs Augusto Palacios A. (Field F)

• 11:30 AM: vs Neasm Academy (Field E)

• 02:00 PM: vs Young Pirates (Field F)

Preliminary Squad Selection

The technical team has named a balanced preliminary roster, blending defensive stability with creative flair. Fans will be keeping a close eye on players like Jaydee "Messi" Sesinyi in the midfield and Lavern "G4S" Hills leading the line.

Goalkeepers:

• Itumeleng Seleho [Pogba]

• Oabetswe Motingoe [Gupta]

Defenders:

• Sindiswa Niselo [Tsipa]

• Anele Motlashuping [Trent]

• Oratilwe Mahlobo [Sech]

• Gomolemo Magala

• Siyabonga Kabelani [Tata]

Midfielders:

• Odirilwe Hlohlongwane [Dada]

• Kutlwano Mokaleng [Sculture]

• Kgothatso Mafojane [Tsekele]

• Vezile Mpecheni

• Letlhogonolo Matsi [Maboe]

• Kgolagano Stewart

• Romeo Mokoena

• Jaydee Sesinyi [Messi]

Forwards:

• Tshenolo Pei [Mulaba]

• Lavern Hills [G4S]

• Shama Jack

• Koketso Mogorosi [Koki]

• Remmogo Maleke [Mango]

• Sphiwe Manju

• Lesedi Motingwe [Bibi]

With the kick-off just around the corner, Tiki Taka SA looks ready to bring their signature style to the UJ Bunting Road Campus. Supporters are encouraged to come out early to catch the opening match at 09:00.