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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has revealed why Zakhele Lepasa was allowed to join SuperSport United on transfer deadline day. Pirates announced the surprise six-month loan move to their domestic rivals on Tuesday morning just hours before the window shut. It marked a swift change in fortunes for Lepasa who...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that the likes of Richard Ofori, Thembinkosi Lorch and Miguel Timm have all returned to training, while new striker Souaibou Marou could make his debut. Pirates have won back-to-back DStv Premiership games, scoring seven goals in their 3-1 over Golden Arrows and the 4-1 thumping of...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has questioned the logic behind sections of supporters 'bullying' players but hailed the 'crazy' support he didn't expect in away games. Siyanbonga Mpontshane and Terrence Dzvukamanja has often been singled out by some supporters at Orlando Stadium who've jeered them when making their way onto...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits seven goals in two games is pleasing as his side moved up to fourth place in the league. Pirates followed on from their late drama to beat Golden Arrows 3-1 in Orlando last week with another inspiring display in front goal. The addition of...

Orlando Pirates have been boosted by the return of Olisa Ndah who is back in training and in line to make the squad for the first time in 2023. Ndah, 25, was a permanent feature in Jose Riveiro's line-up, making 16 appearances across all competition before the 2022 FIFA World...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has played down the impact of new striker coach Scott Chickelday in his side's 3-1 win over Golden Arrows. The Buccaneers collected an important three points thanks to two late goals by Terrence Dzvukamanja and Vincent Pule, who both came off the bench to score...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says he and his players will never give up on the DStv Premiership title race. Pirates have lost three league games in a row, which has left them in eighth place in the league and 21 points behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns - who...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has not given up on his side's chances of qualifying for the CAF Champions League, despite the club's poor run of late. Pirates' 2-1 defeat to Cape Town City over the weekend was their fourth loss in the last seven league games - a...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has confirmed that the Buccaneers have brought in Scott Chickelday as striker coach as part of the technical team. During midweek, Chickelday took to social media to announce that he had started working for the Buccaneers, even though the club did not confirm his arrival. However,...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was not keen to give further details on Thembinkosi Lorch's absence from his squad and didn't want to engage in question over how much the winger is missed. Lorch has been absent from the squad since August, with the club confirming he is expected to...