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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi believes his side need to be aware of Stade d'Abidjan's set-piece expertise in Saturday's CAF Champions League clash. The Buccaneers could take a massive step towards qualifying for the knockout stages, should they pick up three points at home against the Ivorian side. Pirates...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has urged his charges to be wary of Marumo Gallants' change in leadership but equally vowed that they will be gunning for maximum points when the two sides clash this afternoon. The Buccaneers' last domestic action saw them suffer a shock 1-0 defeat to...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has attributed his knowledge of South African football culture to his assistant Mandla Ncikazi after the Buccaneers made history by becoming the first PSL team to clinch three consecutive MTN8 titles. Pirates were left shell shocked when Stellenbosch FC drew first blood as early...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has played down any suggestion that the Buccaneers are favourites for Saturday's MTN8 Final against Stellenbosch. Speaking at the joint press conference on Thursday in Durban, Ncikazi was asked about Pirates being favourites and whether they felt any pressure with the tag. ALSO READ: Broos...

Jwaneng Galaxy head coach Morena Ramoreboli has addressed the heated touchline incident between himself and Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi during the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round clash. The Buccaneers collected an important 2-0 first-leg win away from home and have one foot in...

Academy graduates Mohau Nkota and Siyabonga Dladla have been included in Orlando Pirates' senior team for their pre-season tour of Spain. Pirates have been hard at training going through their paces ahead of Friday evening’s pre-season friendly against English Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle, managed by former Manchester United and England...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed a double injury blow ahead of their game against TS Galaxy on Saturday. The Buccaneers confirmed on Saturday morning that Tapelo Xoki will have to undergo surgery over a knee injury, while Miguel Timm is also ruled out of the Rockets game. "Tapelo Xoki has been ruled...

Orlando Pirates received a boost ahead of their return to the DStv Premiership, with Thabiso Lebitso being back in contention, while Makhehlene Makhaula and Evidence Makgopa have returned to training. Lebitso missed Pirates' 4-0 win over Hungry Lions in the Nedbank Cup after picking up a suspension in the Soweto...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has explained that his side need to forget "all the noise" around local football's biggest game, if they want to beat Kaizer Chiefs. The Buccaneers host Amakhosi in the 180th Soweto Derby, and could complete the double over their rivals after winning the reverse...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has warned his side about of their wounded DStv Premiership opponents, Golden Arrows. Abafana Bes'thende are currently on a five-match losing, while the Buccaneers are unbeaten in five, winning four of those fixtures. In direct clashes, Pirates are also unbeaten in four matches against Sunday's...