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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori was left furious despite their 3-0 win over Royal Leopard due to his teammates' actions, coach Mandla Ncikazi has confirmed. Ofori who's in his second game back since returning from a long-term injury was his vocal self throughout their CAF Confederation Cup clash on Sunday evening...

Orlando Pirates co coach Mandla Ncikazi was pleased with the victory over Royal Leopard in the CAF Confederation Cup, but felt they should have won by a much bigger margin. Pirates won 3-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday evening to move top of Group B. Saoura are currently hosting...

Orlando Pirates moved closer to qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup knockout stages as they beat Royal Leopard 3-0 at Orlando Stadium on Sunday evening. The victory moves Pirates onto 9 points after four games in Group B, two ahead of Al-Ittihad who visit Saoura in tonight's other game. Saoura...

Orlando Pirates have named their starting line-up for this evening’s CAF Confederation Cup clash against eSwatini’s Royal Leopard. The two sides meet again in the group stages, with Pirates having won the first game played at Mbombela Stadium with a 6-2 scoreline. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing on that day,...

Orlando Pirates have issued updates on attacking duo Thembinkosi Lorch and Vincent Pule ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Royal Leopards. Pirates face the eSwatini side on matchday four of the Confederations Cup on Sunday afternoon and are currently second in Group B after trouncing their opponents 6-2...

Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi has come out and explained why they cannot give more details on Gabadinho Mhango’s continued absence from the squad for the better of his career. Mhango has made just one substitute appearance for Pirates since shining for Malawi at the African Cup of Nations, with...

Despite winning their CAF Confederation Cup game against Royal Leopard 6-2, Orlando Pirates co coach Mandla Ncikazi has sent a stern warning to his team. Pirates were stunned as the eSwatini team took a 2-0 lead in the opening eight minutes of the game, but Pirates were able to turn...

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...

Orlando Pirates co coach Mandla Ncikazi says conceding two goals in seven minutes was the worst start he has had in a football match, but he was pleased how his team fought back to beat Royal Leopards 6-2 in Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup match. Leopards stunned Pirates in the opening...

Orlando Pirates conceded two early goals but came back strongly to beat eSwatini’s Royal Leopard 6-2 in their CAF Confederation Cup group stages match at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday evening. Pirates moved onto six points and back to the summit of Group B and are now two points ahead...