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Ncikazi On Record PSL Season And Ballboy Transformed For Bafana

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi says there's plenty of positives for the club to take into the 2025/26 season. After the 1-1 draw with Magesi, Pirates finished the season on 61 points, a record points tally in their Premier Soccer League history, but it ended with a sombre mood...

Ncikazi – Why Downs Have Advantage In CAFCL Final

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi believes that Mamelodi Sundowns are in a favourable position to come victorious in the CAF Champions League second leg final against Pyramids FC on Sunday. The Brazilians were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by the Egyptian outfit courtesy of Walid El Karti's 94th-minute...

Ncikazi On His Pirates Future

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has admitted his future lies in the hands of the club, who are yet to announce the long-term successor of Jose Riveiro. Ncikazi is in charge of Pirates' last three games of the season after Riveiro had asked the club for an early release...

AmaZulu & Pirates Starting XIs Announced 

AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium.  Usuthu have already secured their place in the top eight after managing to collect 34 points in 27 games, sitting in sixth place. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side has had mixed results...

Ncikazi Touts Pirates Stars For PSL Awards

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi says contrary to what most people think, four of his players could be in the PSL Awards conversation in the remaining matches. Pirates look certain to finish the season in second position for a third time in three seasons. They solidified the spot with...

Ncikazi Praises Dladla After Bucs Debut

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has praised goalkeeper Siyabonga Dladla after he kept a clean sheet on his senior debut for the club on his birthday. Ncikazi handed Dladla his first-team debut in Pirates’ 1-0 win over SuperSport United in the big league at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on...

Ncikazi On Riveiro Exit & Squad Depth

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi did not seem too pleased with the turnout for their final home game eSgodini and declined to comment on squad depth and possible incomings and departures. Jose Riveiro's post era saw the Buccaneers being held to a 1-1 draw by TS Galaxy with former...

Ncikazi Gives Chaine Injury Update

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has revealed that goalkeeper Sipho Chaine suffered a tight Achilles tendon injury and was medically advised not to take a risk on the goalminder. Chaine was a notable absentee in the 1-1 draw TS Galaxy with Melusi Buthelezi, who has been deputising for the...

Ncikazi Questions Galaxy Over Mofokeng Tactics

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has quested the 'robust' approach of TS Galaxy, stating they were targeting Relebohile Mofokeng at Orlando Stadium this afternoon. Mofokeng, 20, has been one of the standout players in the league this season and is likely to be in contention for another Young Player...

Official: Pirates Confirm Interim Coach

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi will oversee the remainder of the season in the interim and will be assisted by Head Performance Analyst Rayaan Jacobs as well as other members of the technical and support team. This comes after the club released a shock statement on...

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