Pirates Down Siwelele To Advance To CKO Quarters

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Orlando Pirates secured a 1-0 win over Siwelele in the Carling Knockout last-16 at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In the early kickoff that played simultaneous to ORBIT College and TS Galaxy at Olympia Park, the home side were the overwhelming favourites due to the contrasting form. Chasing an eighth consecutive win and clean sheet, Pirates had the perfect chance to open the scoring, but Evidence Makgopa saw his penalty crash off the post, to the relief of goalkeeper Samukelo Xulu. The South Africa international who starred at the recent African Nations Championship (CHAN) was enjoying a rare start in

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Pirates vs Siwelele Starting XI Announced

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Orlando Pirates have named their starting line-up for this afternoon’s Carling Knockout Round of 16 fixture against Siwelele FC at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers continued their remarkable run of seven victories across all competitions with a 2-0 league win at home to TS Galaxy. The tournament debutants on the other hand will be buoyed by their most recent result which was 1-0 victory at home to Bloemfontein rivals Marumo Gallants. In the last meeting between the two sides, it took Oswin Appollis’ 80th minute winner to hand the Buccaneers all three points via a dramatic 1-0 victory. Here’s how both

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Pirates Maintain Top Spot, Chiefs Drop Pts Again

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Orlando Pirates continues with their good start after beating Sekhukhune United, while champions Kaizer Chiefs dropped points again and Stellenbosch FC hammered Orbit College to return to winning ways.  Pirates made it four wins in a row after beating Sekhukhune United 2-0. The Buccaneers scored early in the first half before doubling the lead in the 65th minute. Roscoe Krieling’s side remain top of the table with 13 points after five games.  Stellenbosch returned to winning ways after hammering Orbit College by 4-0. Quwan Plaatjies netted a brace, Keanan Johannesen, and Zaydee Marang scored the other goals. Stellies moved to

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Seema Under No Illusions Ahead Of In-Form Pirates

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Siwelele FC head coach Lehlohonolo Seema says they need to go to Orlando Stadium and play without fear, saying their poor record in the Carling Knockout means nothing due to their current run of form. Pirates have won seven consecutive games, without conceding a single goal in all competitions which includes the MTN8 title triumph over Stellenbosch. They also beat Siwelele in Bloemfontein with a stunning strike from Oswin Appollis ahead of their meeting at eSgodini this weekend in the first round of the domestic cup competition. “It won’t be easy against an in-form Pirates, a team doing well continentally

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Pirates Aim To Maintain Unbeaten Run

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Orlando Pirates remain the only side yet to taste a defeat this season and hope to keep it like that when they face Sekhukhune United, while Kaizer Chiefs aim to return to winning ways after back-to-back defeats.  Saturday morning will be full of action with league leaders Pirates facing stubborn Sekhukhune United away from home. The Buccaneers haven’t lost a game after four matches, winning three and drawing one. Babina Noko are in fifth place after winning two games, lost one and drew one.  Down the road, lukewarm Siwelele FC will welcome Chiefs in what is expected to be a

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Broos on ‘Enormous Evolution’ of Nkota

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has spoken glowingly of Al-Ettifaq winger Mohau Nkota, who’s gradually becoming a big part of his squad. Nkota made the final cut to the 23-man squad that will take on Zimbabwe and Rwanda in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the next two weeks. The 20-year-old left-footer only made his Bafana debut in June, featuring in the goalless international friendly match against Tanzania. Nkota opened his scoring account for the national team last month, netting his first goal in the 3−0 victory over Lesotho at Free State Stadium. He followed that up with an impressive display against Nigeria at the same venue. Broos

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Junior On Role Best Suited For Lilepo At Chiefs

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye reckons that Kaizer Chiefs attacker Glody Lilepo is best suited for the striker’s role as opposed to playing on the wing. The DRC international has been Chiefs’ most threatening this campaign though his stats have not backed him up as he’s found the net just once in eight appearances in all competitions. Former Amakhosi winger details that because of his height advantage, Chiefs will benefit greatly if they play him as a striker because of the number of crosses they get in the opposition’s box. “Lilepo, I think he did very well for me. Coach,

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From Plumber To Terminator – Ouaddou Not Fazed

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Orlando Pirates head coach says he’s not too fussed about the name-calling but more on delivering consistent results as he reiterated his praise for the club’s technical staff and management. After losing the opening two league games of the season, Ouaddou had led Pirates to retain the MTN8 title, along with seven consecutive wins and seven clean sheets in the process. From being dubbed not worthy to coach the club from sections of supporters, to fast-becoming a fan favourite, he understands the tide can turn as quickly as the turnaround in support has been. “To be honest I’m not too

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Lorch Assists & Nets Stunner As Wydad Move Top

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South African international Thembinkosi Lorch provided an assist before netting a stunner for Wydad Casablanca as they moved top of the Botola Pro on Friday night. ‘Nyoso’ has been an ever-present figure for the Moroccan giants with impressive performances week in and out which has seen him stake his claim in the starting line-up. ALSO READ: Lorch, Foster Lead Impressive Weekend for SA Overseas-Based PlayersLorch Stars For Wydad Friday night was no different as the former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker helped his side beat CODM Meknès 3-1 on the road. The visitors took the lead just five minutes in through Joseph

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