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Orlando Pirates’ 2–0 win over Magesi FC lifted them to second place in the Betway Premiership, but the result came with noticeable absentees. Sipho Mbule and Evidence Makgopa were both left out of the matchday squad and watched from the stands at the Orlando Amstel Arena, raising questions among supporters. ABDESLAM OUADDOU EXPLAINS SIPHO MBULE…
Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng inspired the Buccaneers to a 2-0 win over Magesi FC on Saturday evening. The 21-year-old winger provided an assist and scored a goal as his side climbed to second in the Betway Premiership. Yanela Mbuthuma opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Mofokeng added a second to give Pirates…
Orlando Pirates veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has revealed that he might consider retirement if his team wins the league this season. The Buccaneers have had a good season, winning two trophies this campaign. With 13 matches played, Pirates have dropped from first to third in the Betway Premiership. Although they have two games in hand,…
Orlando Pirates have been busy reshaping their squad this January, making decisions on the departures of players like Olisa Ndah and Monnapule Saleng. The entry gate has seen new arrivals such as Mpho Chabatsane from Marumo Gallants as a direct replacement for Chicago Fire’s new defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi. SEVEN PLAYERS DEPART ORLANDO PIRATES Olisa Ndah,…
Orlando Pirates have announced the shock departure of Olisa Ndah after 81 appearances since joining from Akwa United in the Nigerian Professional Football League in 2021. The decision has left the club with the following five central defensive options… A MIX OF EXPERIENCE AND YOUTH Orlando Pirates are now left with a blend of seasoned…
South African soccer supporter Mama Joy – real name Joy Chauke – has boldly declared her wish to return her membership to her old club, Orlando Pirates. The sports fan infamously ditched the PSL club to back the now-defunct Royal AM, owned by Shauwn Mkhize, aka MaMkhize. Chauke also voiced her support for Makhize’s Eswatini…
As reported in November last year, the 20-year-old sealed the move to MLS side Chicago Fire, a four-year deal that includes a one-year option to renew. Chicago, who finished in eighth position with 53 points in the 2025 MLS season, further confirmed that Mbokazi will take up their U-22 initiative slot and an international roster…
Orlando Pirates’ goalless draw against Sekhukhune United has dealt a blow to their Betway Premiership title ambitions after they failed to reclaim top spot. The Buccaneers travelled to Polokwane knowing that only a win would suffice, but Babina Noko stood firm to deny Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side maximum points, a result that ultimately did more harm…
Orlando Pirates emerge from the Africa Cup of Nations break with a trip to Lipopo to battle Sekhukhune United on Saturday, 24 January at 15:00. Three points will propel Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side to the top of the league, where Mamelodi Sundowns currently sit with a one-point lead. ORLANDO PIRATES IN DARING FORM With two games…
Gavin Hunt’s tenure as Stellenbosch FC head coach got off to a winning start thanks to Tshegofatso Mabasa’s goal. The 29-year-old talented striker scored the only goal of the match to lift the Cape side to 13th on the table. Three points away from home sees Gavin Hunt’s side out of the relegation battle for…