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Kaizer Chiefs are targeting back-to-back wins when they travel to the Eastern Cape to take on Chippa United while Orlando Pirates aim to bounce back when they lock horns with wounded Richards Bay in Saturday's DStv Diski Challenge fixtures. The defending champions come from a morale boosting 2-0 win over...

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa named Ronaldo Nazario and Harry Kane as the two forwards that have inspired him in his career. Nazario played for some of the best teams in the world including Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan while also shining for his country Brazil in the 90s...

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he'd prefer to continue his coaching in Europe but wouldn't say no to offers from Africa, Middle East or the USA - even if it meant being away from his home again. The Spaniard ended his three-year chapter with the Buccaneers at...

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has backed Relebohile Mofokeng to get back to his best form after an indifferent few months of form and fitness. Mofokeng, 21, recently returned from injury but is still awaiting his first goal after 14 games across all competitions for Pirates this campaign,...

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits he wasn’t surprised by the transfer of attacker Mohau Nkota to the Saudi Pro League. Nkota joined Al-Ettifaq in July 2025 just a season after being promoted from the Pirates development ranks. The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive debut season with the first...

Orlando Pirates' case against St. Eloi Lupopo has been dismissed by the Confederation of African Football, meaning the Linafoot side will remain in the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers had lodged an official complaint with CAF after being eliminated on penalties by Lupopo in the second preliminary round. ALSO READ: Any...

Former Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro has insisted he has no regrets about leaving his former side, saying the decision was never about where he was headed but did reveal one thing he didn't like about his exit. Riveiro enjoyed a successful stint with the Buccaneers, where he won five...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has made a bold declaration ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup final. The Buccaneers are set to face Marumo Gallants in the final on 6 December at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. ALSO READ: Ouaddou – Why I Don’t Rotate Goalkeepers Mokwena Touts Another...

Kaizer Chiefs claimed three points and the bragging in the Soweto derby as they beat Orlando Pirates by 2-0 at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Soweto derby kicked off on a slow note after there were doubts that it would go underway. Chiefs took control of the...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso admits this term will be one of the most competitive citing how Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have recruited. Sundowns endured a slow start to the term drawing two of their opening five league matches though they have managed to claw their way back...