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…
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Orlando Pirates snatch three players from Rulani Mokwena
Orlando Pirates are continuing their approach of investing in talented youngsters for their DDC side. Pirates have had relative success signing players from various academies and lower ranks to boost their reserve…
Four Orlando Pirates players likely to be sold after AFCON
Orlando Pirates are undoubtedly the form team in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) heading into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). On Monday, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos named his preliminary…
Title banana skin, Mbule criticism
Today’s Orlando Pirates news wrap looks at a tricky upcoming fixture and some mixed responses to Sipho Mbule’s stint so far. Pirates can take themselves to the summit of the Betway Premiership…
Pirates fans rejoice to see fan favourite back in the Bafana squad
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…
Why Broos trusts Makgopa for AFCON, ex-Bafana coach gives insight
Botswana national football team coach Morena Ramoreboli has explained why Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos prefers Evidence Makgopa. Under Broos, the Orlando Pirates striker has played 21 for Bafana, scoring eight…
Orlando Pirates legend comments on Mbokazi big news
Orlando Pirates fans discovered big news on Mbekezeli Mbokazi on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old centre-back, who climbed from debutant to vice-captain in record time, is in the USA for talks with Major…
One big advantage Pirates have over Chiefs and Sundowns
Orlando Pirates appear to be the favourites to win the Betway Premiership ahead of rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs. Despite losing their opening two league matches, the Buccaneers have fought back…
Pirates star Mbokazi has done it all in just 8 months
Orlando Pirates didn’t just uncover a gem in Mbekezeli Mbokazi; they found a 20-year-old ready-made for the wider world. One moment, he was a fresh-faced debutant; the next, he is closing in…
Chiefs youngster makes admission about Egypt
Kaizer Chiefs youngster Asanele Velebayi isn’t pretending to be unfazed. The 22-year-old winger has openly admitted that stepping into Egypt for the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) group stages feels like entering a…