There are 38 players currently training with the Orlando Pirates first team. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says keeping everyone involved and motivated is no small task. The Buccaneers, who have made it clear…
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Kaizer Chiefs Player Ratings: Who FIRED, who FLOPPED
Kaizer Chiefs took on Stellenbosch FC in their opening Betway Premiership fixture. Kaizer Chiefs beat Stellenbosch FC 2-0 to get their Betway Premiership campaign off to a winning start. So, some Amakhosi…
Orlando Pirates Player Ratings: Who FIRED, Who FLOPPED
Orlando Pirates started their BetWay Premiership campaign with a loss to Sekhukhune United. Orlando Pirates lost 1-0 to Sekhukhune United at home. This was not the start Abdeslam Ouaddou or Bucs wanted….
Orlando Pirates star Mofokeng sends priceless gift to Lorch
Orlando Pirates superstar Relebohile Mofokeng has sent a special gift to former Bucs star Thembinkosi Lorch. Mofokeng has quickly established himself as a household name in South African football since making his…
Jose Riveiro could return to Orlando Pirates sooner than expected
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has a mountain to climb to match or surpass Jose Riveiro’s legacy. The Spaniard left Orlando Pirates in May after securing five trophies in three seasons….
Appollis’ limitations costing Orlando Pirates, says ex-Chiefs attacker
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khnaye has highlighted Oswin Appollis‘ weakness following Orlando Pirates‘ defeat against Sekhukhune United. The Buccaneers went down 1-0 to Babina Noko on Saturday evening in their first…
Orlando Pirates reacts after shock defeat
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his reason to exclude Tshegofatso Mabasa from Saturday’s match. The Buccaneers suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Sekhukhune United in their first match of…
Orlando Pirates and Sundowns CAF Champions League opponents revealed
Orlando Pirates will face Lesotho giants Lioli FC in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers qualified for this year’s edition by finishing second in the Betway Premiership…
Coach message to boss and versatile new star
New Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hasn’t shied away from the pressure that comes with managing one of the continent’s biggest football clubs. The 46-year-old Moroccan tactician was appointed after the legendary…
Midfielder surprised by Orlando Pirates fame
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has said joining the Betway Premiership giants turned his life upside down in a good and challenging way. Since arriving in January 2024 from SuperSport United, the…