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Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has addressed the possibility of becoming the first side in Premier Soccer League history to secure a three-peat of the MTN8. Pirates have won two MTN8 titles, and two Nedbank Cups in Riveiro's first two seasons in charge and have the opportunity to lift a...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela reached a rare milestone at the club after racking up 200 appearances in their 2-1 win over Chippa United on Wednesday evening eSgodini. Maela, 32, came off the bench in the dying moments of the Chilli Boys match to achieve the rare feet, with former...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela is excited about the future of Relebohile Mofokeng and Thalente Mbatha after their recent exploits with the national team. Mbatha made his debut as a substitute against Uganda and netted a stoppage time equaliser, while the teenage sensation Mofokeng played an impressive cameo to help...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has praised the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng for stepping up and showing leadership this season. Mokfokeng, 19, has scored four goals with six assists in 32 appearances in what's his first full season in the senior team at Pirates. His form has seen him emerge as...

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...