Orlando Pirates Legends Mark Fish and Brandon Silent Spotted in Snap That Warms Buccaneers' Fans Hearts

• The names Marki Fish and Brandon Silent carry a lot of weight in South African football circles
• The duo were part of a formidable Orlando Pirates defence in the mid-1990s, also contributing to a strong Bafana Bafana in those days
• Fish shared a photo of himself and Silent catching up after many years, something that was well-received by nostalgic football lovers

Here is something that will fill Orlando Pirates supporters with nostalgia.

Defensive giants Mark Fish and Brandon Silent were spotted in a photo that the former shared on his Twitter account. The two were part of an excellent Orlando Pirates defence in the mid-1990s, which helped to glorious achievements like winning the 1995 African Champions Cup (now CAF Champions League).

Fish said on his Twitter account:

"So good seeing teammate and brother Brandon Silent... once a pirate always..."

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Fish played 110 matches for the Buccaneers between 1993 and 1996, before moving on to the likes of Lazio, Bolton Wanderers and Charlton, representing Bafana Bafana on 62 occasions. Silent, who got to Pirates the same season as Fish, played his entire career at the club, retiring in 2001 after 255 appearances. He played for South Africa five times in 1997 and 1998.

@Patrick1588 said:

"Wow morning Mark fish remember you guys in your days and brenden silence up the bucks we really love you guys may the mighty God bless you guys and your families thanks"

@Qeduphuthu said:

"Orlando Pirates Class Of 1995!! Willie "Black Cat" Okpara, Brandon "Isgcebhezane" Silent, Gavin "Stability" Lane, Helman "Midnight Express" Mkhalele, Mark "Fiiish!" Fish, Jerry "Legs of Thunder" Sikhosana, Edward "Magents" Motale, other names elude me now but that was thee squad"

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@KoenaMo said:

"Mark Antony Fish and Brandon 'Sgcebhezana' Silent the Orlando Pirates squad that consisted of you brothers and other members of that particular squad was a group of individuals who were prepared to die with their boots on for the Orlando Pirates badge."

@TshwaroMaje said:

"One of the hardest-working footballers I've ever seen. He and Dungi we impenetrable once he moved from the wing. A true great and unsung hero of Orlando Pirates. Great to see him after such a long time."

@khayakoko88 said:

"Is'gcebhezana madoda. First time seeing him without his famed moustache. He actually looks younger now than he did two decades ago. Weird. The best player to wear the number 20. "

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Fish was named among several South African footballers to have featured in the English Premier League where Africans have continued to do great.

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