South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will play Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reviving memories of the 2010 tournament opener on home soil. The draw, held on Saturday,…
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Pirates’ expected starting 11 vs Gallants
Orlando Pirates face Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout final on Saturday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium at 18:00. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is expected to keep most of last week’s line-up, with…
SABC to show Pirates vs Gallants final
It’s cup final weekend in Mzansi as Orlando Pirates face Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout final at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday at 18:00. The national broadcaster has confirmed the…
Orlando Pirates have the best squad in South Africa
Former Durban City head coach Gavin Hunt feels Orlando Pirates have the best squad in the country. The Buccaneers defeated Durban City 2-0 in what was Hunt’s last match with the KwaZulu-Natal-based…
Orlando Pirates unearth two precious midfield gems
Orlando Pirates are stacked in midfield. However, there’s also a succession plan in place which safeguards their future. Mpho Padime is emerging from the DDC set-up, while Cemran Dansin has already announced…
Transfer news: Pirates sign Stellenbosch star
Stellenbosch FC attacking midfielder Andre de Jong is poised to wear the famous Orlando Pirates jersey. The latest report says the Sea Robbers have signed the 29-year-old New Zealander after failing to…
Just ONE fixture remaining in 2025
The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season is fast approaching its halfway mark as teams scramble to dethrone defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Masandawana certainly haven’t had things all their own way this season with…
Three reasons why Orlando Pirates will lose the Carling Knockout final
Orlando Pirates face Marumo Gallants in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup this weekend. The Buccaneers are favourites to win the final, having already claimed one trophy this season. In September,…
Orlando Pirates’ Mbokazi completes overseas move
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is saying goodbye to Orlando Pirates and the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL). As previously reported by The South African, the 20-year-old has put pen to paper for Major…
Broos on why he picked Mofokeng
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained his decision to include Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng in his Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad. Broos named his 25-man squad to do…