Pirates Secure Back-To-Back Wins eSgodini

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Orlando Pirates picked up their second Betway Premiership win on the trot after a hard-fought 1-0 win over newbies Orbit College at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night. It was a match where no real clear-cut chances were created in the early stages of the first period with only Patrick Maswanganyi’s early shot at goal easily saved by Sekhoane Moerane. Sipho Chaine almost gifted Orbit a goal when his clearance fell into Siyabulela Mabele’s path in the 41st minute before the Pirates number one made a quick scramble from his error to scurry across the goal line to keep out the

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Ouaddou On Line-up Changes & No Mofokeng

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained he needs to keep his squad fresh, with Relebohile Mofokeng a notable absentee from the squad to face Orbit College. The Buccaneers aim to win back-to-back league games after beating Stellenbosch FC last time around. They enter the game on a high after knocking Mamelodi Sundowns out of the MTN8 to book a place in the final. Ouaddou made three changes compared to the MTN8 semi-final, with Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa and Mofokeng replaced by Bandile Shandu, Abdoulaye Mariko and Tshegofatso Mabasa. But while Mbatha and Makgopa are named on the bench, Mofokeng

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Pirates vs Orbit Starting XI Announced

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Orlando Pirates have named their starting line-up ahead of this evening’s Betway Premiership fixture against Orbit College at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers finally got their league campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC before following that up by reaching a fourth successive MTN8 final by eliminating Mamelodi Sundowns on penalties. Debutants Orbit have only picked up one win in three outings which was the 1-0 victory over Siwelele FC and went down 1-0 to AmaZulu before being hammered 3-0 by Sekhukhune United. Here’s how both sides will line up: Pirates Starting XI: Chaine, Seema, Mbokazi (c),

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Official: Chiefs Sign Former Downs Player

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Lebohang Maboe. Maboe, 30, becomes Amakhosi’s 10th acquisition of the season and returns to his boyhood club having come through the club’s academy. The former Maritzburg man has been without a club since parting ways with the Chloorkop-based outfit at the end of last month upon his contract expiration having been loan at now defunct SuperSport United. The Glamour Boys announced the signing of Maboe on Tuesday afternoon on the eve of their much-anticipated Betway Premiership encounter against Masandawana at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening. Did you know that

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Sundowns Refuse To Negotiate For Letlhaku

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Mamelodi Sundowns have rejected the latest offer for teenage winger Kutlwano Letlhaku, with the player now likely to remain at the club this window. Sundowns has received five offers from Europe in 2025 from four different clubs for Letlhaku, 19, with two coming from Portugal in the past three weeks, and there was optimism a deal could finally be reached because of the structure of the proposal and the amount that Sundowns could have potentially earned from transferring a player who cost them next to nothing only two years ago. But the School of Excellence product and his camp feel

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Official: Chippa Snap Up Swazi International

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Chippa United have announced the signing of Justice Figareido on a permanent transfer from Richards Bay FC. The 27-year-old Eswatini attacker racked up two goals and two assists in 22 outings during his time with the Natal Rich Boys last season. The Chilli Boys announced Figareido on Tuesday as he’s expected to add more firepower to the frontline for the Gqeberha-based outfit. Chippa further confirmed they had added to their ranks another former Richards Bay attacker in Somila Ntsundwana as well as former AmaTuks captain Harold Majadibodu. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download

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Galaxy Ban Lifted, Zindoga Cleared To Play

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TS Galaxy have officially seen their FIFA Transfer ban lifted while exiting new forward Junior Zindoga has been cleared to play for the club after receiving his clearance. Galaxy have played four matches to start the 2025/26 season without a full compliment of players on their bench, as none of their new signings were able to be registered due to the FIFA ban the club was hit over Mlungisi Zwane. The young winger, now on the books of Casric, was signed by Galaxy, and his former club Amora, in Portugal claimed development compensation which led to their latest ban. However, it’s

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Ncikazi Issues Warning To Pirates Ahead Of Orbit Clash

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has warned his charges of the experience Orbit College has at their disposal despite them being newbies. The two sides lock horns eSgodini later this evening as the Buccaneers look to pick up their second home victory having beaten Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in their last outing. Orbit on the other hand make their maiden visit to Orlando Stadium in search of a rare win in order to move up the Betway Premiership standings. Ncikazi has since spoken about how Pirates need to make their mark tonight and not take Orbit lightly. “The importance of

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Latest Mudau Update

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Khuliso Mudau has returned to training at Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their clash against Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday. Mudau, 30, had been absent from Chloorkop since the beginning of pre-season and is yet to feature in any game this campaign. Sundowns have reportedly received a few offers for the right-back but they were rejected, which has unsettled the player, according to SABC Sport. Mudau has just one more year running on his contract with Masandawana and his return to training is seen as an indication he could perhaps agree onto a new deal. His club have remained silent on the

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