title: Bandile Shandu
text: # Bandile Shandu
  
  Bandile Shandu (born 19 January 1995) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.
  
  ## Club career
  
  He was born in Pietermaritzburg.
  
  He was first called up to a matchday squad for Maritzburg United in December 2012 at the age of 17 whilst attending Maritzburg College. He made his debut for the club in a 0–0 draw with AmaZulu in February 2013. He left the club at the end of his contract on 30 June 2021.
  
  In July 2021, Shandu joined Orlando Pirates on a three-year contract.
  
  ## International career
  
  He has represented South Africa at under-20 level.
  
  