Bandile Shandu Latest News

Bandile Shandu’s representative Mike Makaab has dispelled exit rumours of his client, affirming that the player is staying put at Orlando Pirates. The Buccaneers confirmed the exit of four players on Friday, two days after parting ways with trickster Fortune Makaringe, who according to iDiski Times sources has been snapped...

Orlando Pirates have given an injury update ahead of their clash with Sekhukhune United in the DStv Premiership on Saturday. The Buccaneers have confirmed the both Bandile Shandu and Thembinkosi Lorch have returned to light training after being on the treatment table. Shandu had to be stretchered off in the 2-1...

Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu has been listed amongst the top 10 African-based players in the Africa d’Or 2022. The 2022 top ten has been released and voting lines are open. Shandu led Buccaneers into the final of CAF Confederation Cup when Pirates lost to Moroccan side RS Berkane on...

As Orlando Pirates beat AmaZulu 1-0 in the MTN8 final at over 50,000 fans at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, it meant Bandile Shandu finally won his first trophy at the fourth attempt. Shandu had reached three finals and in all of them lost, but Monnapule Saleng’s dipping free...

Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu says he’s behind Thabiso Monyane at the right-back position because he picked up a knock at the beginning of the season. As Shandu was nursing a knock, Monyane has wrestled the right-back spot, showing energy to bomb up and down in the right flank. As he...

Orlando Pirates wing-back Bandile Shandu has opened up about the emergence of Thabiso Monyane in the first-team under Jose Riveiro this season. Shandu, 27, was one of the standout players at Pirates last season as they went all the way to the final of the CAF Confederation Cup. ...

The Confederation of African Football have announced the shortlists for this year's CAF awards, with Orlando Pirates trio Thembinkosi Lorch, Bandile Shandu and Mandla Ncikazi dropping out. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1652905917438-0'); }); CAF confirmed their shortlists on Monday morning, with only Percy Tau and Pitso Mosimane...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he named three right-backs and as many as nine defenders in his squad to face France and Guinea. The Belgian announced his final 23-man squad for the two friendlies, which will take place later this month. Broos was asked about selecting Nyoko Mobbie,...

Orlando Pirates full-back Bandile Shandu has opened up on his rich vein of goal-scoring form ahead of the Soweto derby this afternoon. Shandu, 27, joined Pirates on a free transfer in the off-season after a decade of experience with Maritzburg United in the Premier Soccer League. Despite his performances at the...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Bandile Shandu has become the club’s top goalscorer this season and his coach Mandla Ncikazi has praised his fine form. The 27-year-old netted his fourth goal of the CAF Confederations Cup campaign and his sixth overall in 2021/22 in Pirates 6-2 win over Royal Leopards. The goal took...