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Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela says Mamelodi Sundowns know they are not coming to eSgodini for an easy match. The Buccaneers skipper led them to the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup title in Jose Riveiro's debut season, while they finished up runners-up in the league. But with Sundowns winning six consecutive DStv...

Orlando Pirates have provided an injury update on captain Innocent Maela, midfielder Thabang Monare and goalkeeper Richard Ofori ahead of their clash with SuperSport United. Third-placed Buccaneers will meet second-placed SSU in what promises to be an exciting tie at Orlando Stadium at 17:45 on Saturday. Gavin Hunt's men hold...

Orlando Pirates enter the Soweto Derby in better form than Kaizer Chiefs but captain Innocent Maela believes that form won't count on Saturday.  Buccaneers have been on a good run lately, winning five of their last six games. The Sea Robbers had a near perfect start to the new year...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela could not hide his delight by the recent switch to a back-four again under head coach Jose Riveiro. Pirates started the season with a back-three, with Maela playing on the left side of the central trio which earned him a recall to the Bafana Bafana...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has rated his side's 2022/23 season so far, saying the Buccaneers can still win all the remaining trophies. The Buccaneers lifted the MTN8 trophy after beating AmaZulu in the final and are currently sitting in fifth place on the DStv Premiership log. The Sea Robbers won...

27 Premier Soccer League Player Transition Programme graduates were honoured yesterday at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in Johannesburg. MultiChoice's commitment to local football through their partnership with the PSL kept their motto of enriching lives, as through this partnership empowering players in a manner that will see...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela says that if the team continues to believe in the process, the club can become a real force under Jose Riveiro. Riveiro and Pirates lifted their first trophy last week, as the Buccaneers defeated AmaZulu in the MTN8 Final. Maela unfortunately missed out on playing in...

Orlando Pirates defender Innocent Maela says it is devastating that he will miss the MTN8 final due to an injury against AmaZulu. Maela picked up what looked like a groin strain in the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium last Saturday, and he asked to be taken off...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has suggested Jose Riveiro has brought something different to the squad since his appointment that's helped them mentally. Pirates are preparing for their MTN8 final against AmaZulu at the back of a 1-0 defeat against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby last Saturday. ...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has admitted the system head coach Jose Riveiro has implemented should be credited for the immediate impact of Kermit Erasmus and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo. The deadline day signings have come into the side with aplomb and look at home in the starting line-up already softening the...