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Orlando Pirates leapfrogged Mamelodi Sundowns to the top of the Betway Premiership table after defeating 10-men Durban City 2-0 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The opener came from Evidence Makgopa in the first half, his second consecutive goal after scoring the winner against Chippa United last time out. Meanwhile,...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has highlighted on what makes Durban City a dangerous team ahead of their clash this afternoon. The Buccanners are brimming with confidence after overcoming Chippa United 2-0 in midweek and could see themselves leapfrog Mamelodi Sundowns at the summit of the Betway Premiership. ALSO READ:...

Durban City FC and Orlando Pirates have confirmed their respective starting line-ups for today's Betway Premiership clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.  City find themselves in a comfortable position as they approach half of the season. Gavin Hunt’s charges are currently in seventh place with 19 points after 13 games....

Durban City coach Gavin Hunt has issued bold statement ahead of facing Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership clash this afternoon. The Buccaneers head into the clash eager to leapfrog current log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and a draw or victory for Pirates would be enough to send them to the...

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to claim back-to-back wins to close the year on a high note when they host Orbit College and Magesi FC in this weekend's DStv Diski Challenge ties. This is the last weekend of the DStv Diski Challenge for 2025 as leaders Pirates battle...

Orlando Pirates trio Patrick Maswanganyi, Sihle Nduli and Lebone Seema face a possible ban and could be in danger of missing next weekend's Carling Knockout Cup final against Marumo Gallants. The three players are one yellow card away from suspension after accumulating three yellow cards so far this campaign with...

Former Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro has revealed why he feels the PSL is ahead of the Egyptian Premier League. The Spanish coach spent three seasons in the PSL, spearheading the Buccaneers and having a successful stint with them, during which he won five trophies. ALSO READ: Riveiro...

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed that the most painful moment of his career was when Orlando Pirates opted to replace him with Josef Zinnbauer. Mokwena, who is now coaching Algerian giants MC Alger and has had a great start to life in...

Abdeslam Ouaddou has spoken about the rising dominance of Orlando Pirates players in the Bafana Bafana squad.  The Buccaneers have contributed 12 players to the 54-man provisional squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. ALSO READ: Khanye – This Pirates Star Contender For Player Of The Season Ouaddou Responds To Mbokazi Rumours Mamelodi Sundowns,...

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has tipped Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis as an early contender for the Player of the season Award. The 24-year-old joined the Buccaneers at the start of the current campaign and has fitted in like a glove becoming a key part of the side’s attack....