Makhehleni Makhaula Latest News

Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula says the changes at Mamelodi Sundowns aren’t  fooling him into believing that they will be an easy target in the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. The seven-time champions will be under the guidance of Manqoba Mngqithi and Steve Komphela and some factions of fans believe the...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula has revealed that head coach Jose Riveiro always reminds him of how important his position and role is in the team. Makhaula admits that he plays in a position that hardly gets recognition, however that’s where most of the work is done to stop opposing...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula is expecting rising teen sensation Mohau Nkota, to not only take a leaf from Relebohile Mofokeng's come-up, but also offer him competition when the 2024/25 season gets underway. Nkota, 19, was recently promoted to the Pirates first team from the reserve side where he stood...

Orlando Pirates midfield enforcer Makhehleni Makhaula is not surprised that teenage talent Relebohile Mofokeng has been compared to Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal, describing him as "a boy with a big heart". Mofokeng, 19, enjoyed a successful debut season with the first team on the back of clinching the...

In this week’s edition, Sinethemba Makonco caught up with new Kaizer Chiefs signing Rushwin Dortley, and spoke to the former Cape Town Spurs defender as he headed to Naturena. Meanwhile, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Orlando Pirates veteran Makhehleni Makhaula. After completing his CAF B Licence, Velile also chatted to Richards Bay...

After finishing another season as runners-up, Orlando Pirates midfield hardman Makhehleni Makhaula has identified small teams as one of the main obstacles in their challenge for the PSL title. The Buccaneers last claimed league honours in 2011/12 under Peruvian tactician Augusto Palacios, though they have won back-to-back MTN8 and Nedbank...

Orlando Pirates will have to face Cape Town City without their in-form playmaker Patrick Maswanagnyi, while Makhehleni Makhaula is also suspended. The Buccaneers have won their last four games across all competitions, scoring 16 goals, with Maswanganyi being involved in five of them, scoring two and setting up three more. However,...

Former FIFA referee Ace Ncobo has insisted that the penalty Orlando Pirates received in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final against AmaZulu was correctly given. AmaZulu's players and especially coach Pabla Franco Martin, were enraged with the decision when Taariq Fielies was adjudged to have fouled Makheleni Makhaula inside the box just...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has explained why he sprinted across the whole pitch to celebrate with Sipho Chaine after his goal against AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final. Makhaula was one of the key figures in Pirates' 4-2 win over Usuthu, as he was the player who won the...

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...