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Orlando Pirates forward Andre de Jong says he's hopeful he will have the chance to represent the club at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with his country New Zealand. De Jong, 29, was a high-profile signing for the club in January as they lured him from Stellenbosch after months of...

Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Andre de Jong says the team aims to emulate their performance from the previous Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs.  The Buccaneers thumped Amakhosi 3-0 in the first round back in February at FNB Stadium, a match where Amakhosi appeared well below par.  ALSO READ: Sibisi On Bouncing...

Orlando Pirates trio Nkosinathi Sibisi, Andre de Jong and Mpho Chabatsane are walking a suspension tightrope for the upcoming Soweto Derby ahead of their home clash against AmaZulu. The Buccaneers welcome Usuthu to the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday as they look to reclaim top spot in the Betway Premiership. ALSO...

Orlando Pirates forward Andre de Jong was in action for New Zealand as they thrashed Chile 4-1 at Eden Park in Auckland as they continue their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Oceanic giants, who are 85th in the current FIFA rankings, took on the South Americans who...

Orlando Pirates star Andre De Jong has been called up by New Zealand ahead of their matches against Chile and Finland. The All Whites will take on Finland and Chile as part of the first FIFA Series held in Aotearoa, New Zealand—a competition designed to help them prepare for the...

The 244th edition of iDiski Times is out now — packed with features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. It’s the Soweto Derby this weekend, and Matshelane Mamabolo got advice from Muhsin Ertugral and Roger De Sa, two former Orlando Pirates coaches, ahead of Abdeslam Ouaddou’s...

Andre de Jong says he hopes to emulate Jeremy Brockie and become a regular goal scorer as he embarks on his new journey with Orlando Pirates. De Jong, 29, joined Pirates in the mid-season window from Stellenbosch, and has admitted he's able to play as a false nine and in...

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has given his assessment of the progress of new signing Andre De Jong. The 29-year-old joined the Buccaneers from Stellenbosch FC during the January transfer window, ending a three-year stay with the Cape Winelands outfit. The New Zealand international has featured in just three matches for...

Orlando Pirates have provided an update that midfielder Sipho Mbule and Andre de Jong could be handed starts in Saturday's Nedbank Cup. The Buccaneers are seeking redemption after suffering defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday night. ALSO READ: Ouaddou Addresses Sibisi’s Injury ConcernsOuaddou Explains Makgopa Absence Vs...

Orlando Pirates forward Andre de Jong says his motive for joining the club was to win trophies and further his chances of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The New Zealand international was close to joining the club on transfer deadline day at the start of the 2025/26 season...