By: Rorisang Rampheteng
Premier Soccer League (PSL) novices Orbit College FC displayed their readiness to compete in top flight football by launching a new kit and introducing new players and a more organised management structure ahead of their premiership debut season.18 July 2025, at the Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg.
During the launch at Olympia Park in Rustenburg yesterday, the North West-based TVET College’s principal-cum-club chairman, Dika Mokoena, affirmed that Orbit FC is a community-based side that belongs to everyone in the North-West Province.
Having recently gained promotion into the PSL, Mokoena added that they will do everything possible to remain in the premiership.
“Our mission is to play in the premiership league to help uplift the local communities in the province and give hope to the students who play football in the TVET Colleges,” he said.
Coach Pogiso Makhoye believes his team has gained the right personnel to be competitive in the PSL.
“We have proved a lot of people wrong after we were labelled as chokers in recent seasons. We don’t have a big budget but (we) aim to compete talent-wise with a well-established side.”
North-West MEC for Sports, Tsotso Tlhapi, said the government will support the “Mswenko Boys” to ensure they overcome all challenges.
“The team belongs to the entire North-West and we will help it financially and beyond.
At the event, Orbit FC also unvelied three players who are on loan from Orlando Pirates, namely Monnapule Saleng, Thuso Moleleki, and Yanga Madiba.
The team also officially announced Thato Mohlamme from Richard Bay FC, as well as Lucky Malatsi and Yamkela Gamede from Lerumo Lions and Hungry Lions respectively, amongst their new acquisitions.
Bafana Bafana international Saleng, whose loan deal is believed to be effected by a financial dispute with his parent club, said he is grateful to be back home at Orbit - where his football career was launched.
“I am happy to be back at home, and I feel very emotional and expect to use my experience to add value. It will not be easy to play for the Premiership.”
