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Orlando Pirates have confirmed that midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has been given the all-clear to resume training in the coming days after he had to be substitued and rushed to hospital in their 4-0 win over Hungry Lions in the Nedbank Cup. Makhaula was complaining about chest pains and shortness of...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has hailed the overall contribution of Tshegofatso Mabasa after his brace in the Nedbank Cup Last 16 against Hungry Lions. The defending champions are one of eight teams to have qualified for the quarter-finals, with Mabasa scoring a second-half brace as he continues to lead...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has given a further update on the condition of Makhehleni Makhaula after the midfielder needed emergency treatment on the pitch. Makhaula went down clutching his side near the end of the first half, but while getting treatment seemed to lose consciousness. Medical staff rushed to his...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has confirmed the injury of Olisa Ndah was not serious but ruled out for players ahead of the Hungry Lions clash this weekend. Pirates take on the second-tier side in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup, as they look to continue their pursuit...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says winning the Soweto Derby is important but it's not something he can add onto his CV like title wins. The Spaniard was asked whether the feeling of winning the derby, which he achieved as 2023/24 league double this season - the first for...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the atmosphere at FNB Stadium was special as their fans dominated Kaizer Chiefs in the iconic arena. Riviero has often put a brave face when hosting Chiefs at the Calabash, with insiders claiming he's been critical of playing the derby 'away from home'. While...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has dismissed suggestions that Monnapule Saleng has become a forgotten player of his squad. Saleng, 25, has been a shadow of the player who scooped the PSL Players Player of the Season in the 2022/23 season who scored 15 goals with 11 assist in...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was full of praise for goalscorers Monnapule Saleng and Thabiso Lebitso after their 3-2 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby. The Buccaneers had to come from behind twice to beat their bitter rivals, with Saleng and Lebitso equalising two first-half goals by...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says their desire to qualify for the CAF Champions League next season makes winning the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs imperative. Pirates have dropped a staggering 27 points after 19 games in the DStv Premiership this season when they were tipped as potential title...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says several players are still maturing in the squad as they look to develop a consistent side. Pirates took the lead over Cape Town Spurs last night in their first league outing at Orlando Stadium for 2024 but eventually dropped two points to miss...