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Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Thembinkosi Lorch is among the players who "could resume full training soon", while Lesedi Kapinga and Karim Kamvuidi "are inching closer to their respective Bucs debuts". The Buccaneers have some minor injury worries with the likes of Kermit Erasmus, Miguel Timm, Vincent Pule, Kabelo Dlamini...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the appointment of Helmy Gueldich is part of their progressive approach as a club. Gueldich arrived as the new strength and conditioning coach after a trophy-laden spell working with Nasreddine Nabi at Young Africans SC, where they won back-to-back domestic trebles. The Tunisian who holds...

The strength in depth in the Orlando Pirates squad enthuses coach Jose Riveiro, who said everyone is ready to deliver. The Spanish coach, whose side won two trophies last season, also spoke of the important aspect of the modern game, having a goalie that is comfortable on the ball. Sipho Chaine,...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on promoting teenager Relebohile Mofokeng and the emerging talents within the squad. Mofokeng, previously known as Ratomo when he made his professional debut last season but has since switched his surname, featured in both their opening league games of the 2023/24...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained he was unhappy with his side's lack of control despite beating Royal AM 4-2 on Tuesday evening. The Buccaneers raced to a 3-0 lead in the first half, thanks to a brace by Zakhele Lepasa and a superb strike by Monnapule Saleng. It...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they will prove their opening day defeat was an accident and expressed confidence they can compete for multiple honours this season. Pirates face off against Royal AM this evening at Esgodini after their opening day 1-0 loss to Stellenbosch at Danie Craven on...

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker admitted having full access to Orlando Pirates pre-season in Spain helped them prepare for their 1-0 win at Danie Craven. Pirates came into the game brimming with confidence after a sensational pre-season in which they were free-scoring and unbeaten since February when they last...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has insisted he is not worried about teams playing in a low block against them despite losing 1-0 to Stellenbosch FC in their league opener. The Buccaneers started the 2023/24 season with a defeat after going down to 1-0 at a packed Danie...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained the club's transfer business as they lured eight players to the club ahead of the new season. Pirates confirmed the signings of Lesedi Kapinga and Karim Kimvuidi last week on top of the acquisitions of Melusi Buthelezi, Katlego Otladisa, Patrick Maswanganyi, Siphelelo...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained the why the club decided to have their pre-season camp in Spain. The Buccaneers spent two weeks Spain, where they were using state-of-the-art facilities to prepare themselves for the 2023/24 campaign. The Sea Robbers finished their pre-season tour undefeated after beating Maccabi...