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Orlando Pirates ended their 14-year league drought in dramatic fashion, benefiting from two own goals by Orbit College defenders Ndumiso Ngiba and Sabelo Nkomo in a tense final-day clash. Needing only a victory to seal the title, the Buccaneers dominated proceedings but struggled to convert their chances. Their breakthrough eventually came through an unfortunate own…
ORBIT College assistant coach Kabelo Machete has made it clear that his team holds the key in Orlando Pirates winning or losing the league this weekend. ORBIT hosts the Buccaneers at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A win for Pirates will see them crowned champions for the first time in 14 years but a…
A trio of Orlando Pirates stars will play no part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. While much focus is naturally placed on the players who will be selected to represent their countries on football’s greatest stage, spare a thought for those who miss out on selection – or those whose country did not…
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye has expressed his disappointent in Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule. The 28-year-old talented midfielder played 23 times across all competitions but half of the matches he came off from the bench. Mbule joined the Buccaneers as a free agent this season having had off the field issues at Mamelodi…
Orlando Pirates missed a golden opportunity to seize control of the Betway Premiership title race after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Durban City at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. With the league now heading into a dramatic final weekend, Orlando Pirates remain under immense pressure as their hopes of ending a league…
Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster may not have won over many fans with his recent performances, but he remains a key player for the national team heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. After an encouraging Africa Cup of Nations campaign, the former Orlando Pirates forward struggled to make an impact in the recent…
Former Orlando Pirates defender Ayanda Gcaba has highlighted the difference between Jose Riveiro and Abdeslam Ouaddou’s coaching styles. Both coaches have been successful in their first seasons when they joined the Buccaneers. Riveiro won two trophies in his debut season, and followed up the success in his second. The Spaniard’s last season only saw him…
Orlando Pirates appear to be moving quickly in the transfer market ahead of next season. Reports suggest the Buccaneers are now closing in on highly-rated Polokwane City defender Thabang Matuludi. The Buccaneers are expected to strengthen several areas of their squad during the upcoming transfer window. Especially with the club preparing for another demanding Betway…
Former Orlando Pirates maestro Makola, who is now involved with ABC Motsepe League side Via Sport, says watching Tshabalala work behind the scenes at the Sea Robbers opened his eyes to a different side of football. Instead of focusing only on coaching after retirement, the former midfielder became fascinated by recruitment and squad building. Also…
Orlando Pirates are just two wins away from claiming the Betway Premiership following another clinical performance against Magesi FC on Saturday evening. The Buccaneers claimed a 3-0 win at the Peter Mokaba Stadium to close the gap to Mamelodi Sundowns to just three points with a game in hand. Masandawana edged out Siwelele 7-4 in…