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Mandla Ncikazi has confirmed that only Vincent Pule is currently sidelined with injury for Orlando Pirates, while Goodman Mosele is suspended for Sunday's CAF Confederations Cup clash against Al-Ittihad. The Buccaneers have already qualified for the knockout stages of the competition and need a draw to secure first place in...

Hugo Broos has for a first time addressed Mandla Ncikazi’s comments that the Premier Soccer League "is bigger" than the African Cup of Nations. The Orlando Pirates co-coach had tried to explain Gabadinho Mhango’s continued absence from the Buccaneers’ starting XI and at times even squad, by saying “maybe the...

Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi praised his side for their performance against JS Saoura and promised they will field a strong team in their final group match despite being qualified already. The Buccaneers collected their fourth win in their CAF Confederations Cup group and currently sit at the top with...

Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi praised Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for selecting players based on their performance not based on club results. The Buccaneers mentor expressed his gratitude after coach Hugo Broos named his squad that will face France at month end of March. Three Orlando Pirates players...

Mandla Ncikazi has admitted the coaching duo are currently underperforming on the expectations presented to them by Orlando Pirates. The co-coach was speaking after his side’s 3-2 comeback victory over SuperSport United, which saw them overturn a 2-0 deficit thanks to two Deon Hotto penalties and a last-minute stunner by...

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori was left furious despite their 3-0 win over Royal Leopard due to his teammates' actions, coach Mandla Ncikazi has confirmed. Ofori who's in his second game back since returning from a long-term injury was his vocal self throughout their CAF Confederation Cup clash on Sunday evening...

Orlando Pirates have issued updates on attacking duo Thembinkosi Lorch and Vincent Pule ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Royal Leopards. Pirates face the eSwatini side on matchday four of the Confederations Cup on Sunday afternoon and are currently second in Group B after trouncing their opponents 6-2...

Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi has come out and explained why they cannot give more details on Gabadinho Mhango’s continued absence from the squad for the better of his career. Mhango has made just one substitute appearance for Pirates since shining for Malawi at the African Cup of Nations, with...

Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi feels the 2021/22 DStv Premiership title is already in the trophy cabinet of Mamelodi Sundowns. After their 0-0 draw against Cape Town City, the Buccaneers remained in fourth place and 19 points behind league leaders Sundowns - who have played one game more. Sundowns continued their...

Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi has explained why goalkeeper coach Sjoerd Woudenberg was sent off but hinted at double standards from officials. Woudenberg was shown a red card in the opening half during their 0-0 draw with Cape Town City at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening in what appeared to...