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Orlando Pirates are top of the Betway Premiership standings following their 2-0 win over Durban City at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The three points earned through the victory placed the Soweto Giants three points clear of second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns, with both teams having played 12 games this season. The Buccaneers secured a crucial away…
Durban City head coach Gavin Hunt is looking to disrupt Orlando Pirates’ momentum when his team hosts the Buccaneers this weekend. The Pirates have been in excellent form, winning eight out of their last nine league matches. A victory on Saturday afternoon would allow them to top the Betway Premiership for the first time this…
Manqoba Ngwenya says Orlando Pirates are no longer chasing shadows in the Betway Premiership, they’re setting the pace. The former midfielder believes the Buccaneers are currently outshining the defending champions, not just on the table, but on the pitch. APPLAUSE FOR ORLANDO PIRATES The Buccaneers and Kabo Yellow are level on 25 points, separated only…
Orlando Pirates have turned heads with consistent presence in the latest Bafana Bafana camps. A total of 12 Buccaneers have been named in the expanded preliminary squad for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. ORLANDO PIRATES SURPASS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS IN BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD While the Sea Robbers have a dozen, Mamelodi Sundowns sit…
Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is edging ever so closer to a move to MLS side Chicago Fire. According to reports over the weekend, Mbokazi was in Chicago for transfer talks with Fire Pirates’ permission presumably. Mbokazi set for Fire switch It has been said that Pirates and Fire have agreed on a transfer fee…
Orlando Pirates’ Edivence Makgopa and Oswin Appollis scored as the Sea Robbers beat Chippa United 2-0 in the Betway Premiership at the Orlando Stadium. The win lifts the Buccaneers to second place and level with log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on 25 points, with the Soweto giants crucially carrying one game in hand. BETWAY PREMIERSHIP: ORLANDO…
Orlando Pirates fans expressed their joy after their star player, Relebohile Mofokeng, was named in the Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 21-year-old missed Bafana’s last World Cup qualifiers due to injury and was not called for the friendly match against Zambia. Hugo Broos‘ decision to leave out Mofokeng…
Orlando Pirates star Olisa Ndah suffered a tibia and fibula fracture on 24 September 2024, which is no less than 426 days ago. His teammate, Makhehlele Makhuala, suffered a serious ankle injury on 14 May during a 3-0 win over Golden Arrows, which is 192 days ago. ORLANDO PIRATES UPDATE ON OLISA NDAH AND MAKHEHLENE…
Orlando Pirates have spent the past three seasons collecting trophies: three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups. But when it comes to the Betway Premiership, Mamelodi Sundowns have simply been a different beast as the Buccaneers came second best in three seasons on the trot. In the 2022/23 season, it was 70 points to 54….
Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is back in the country. The Spanish coach touched down in South Africa as part of a Carling marketing initiative ahead of the Knockout final. His former side are due to face Marumo Gallants on 06 December in this season’s final. Jose Riveiro guarantees his loyalty to Orlando Pirates…