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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Orlando Pirates should sign a holding number six midfielder like Jayden Adams to bolster their chances in the CAF Champions League going forward. The Buccaneers moved to the top of Group C in the tournament with a 3-0 thrashing of Stade d’Abidjan on...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has revealed what he told his players before their CAF Champions League win over Stade d’Abidjan and at half time of the encounter over the weekend. Pirates defeated d’Abidjan 3-0 to move to the top of Group C log with eight points, overtaking Al...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained why he is not a fan of squad rotation, saying consistency in all areas is important to him. Pirates are competing in the Betway Premiership and the CAF Champions League, where they currently lead Group C with eight points from four matches...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has praised Deon Hotto’s sportsmanship gesture towards Stade d’Abidjan in the sides CAF Champions League Group C tie at Orlando Stadium over the weekend.   The midfielder was one of the scorers in Pirates 3-0 victory over the Ivorian, side as they climbed to...

After their impressive win over the weekend, Orlando Pirates players dominated the CAF Champions League Team of the Week. Four South Africans were included in Sofascore's CAFCL team of the week, with three of those players coming from Pirates. Patrick Maswanganyi, Kabelo Dlamini and Deon Hotto were all included after excellent...

Junior Khanye and Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi have hailed Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa as the difference in the side’s victory in the CAF Champions League on Saturday. Pirates defeated Stade d’ Abidjan 3-0 in Orlando to move to the top of Group C with eight points from four matches, with...

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has addressed reports linking Oswin Appollis and Thabang Matuludi with a move to Orlando Pirates, saying it’s just rumours. In the last transfer window Appollis was heavily linked with Kaizer Chiefs and Esperance de Tunis, while Matuludi was linked with Pirates and Stellenbosch FC but...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was left highly impressed by his charges following a thumping 3-0 victory over Stade d’Abidjan at Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buccaneers toppled defending champions Al Ahly to move top of Group C with Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi and Deon Hotto all registering...

Strikes from Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi & Deon Hotto handed Orlando Pirates a convincing 3-0 win over Stade d'Abidjan to top Group C. Pirates started the game like a house on fire putting pressure on Stade d’Abidjan with Tshegofatso Mabasa nearly put Pirates in front after a glancing header just...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has announced his starting 11 for their Group C CAF Champions League encounter at Orlando Stadium this afternoon. The Buccaneers will be eager to seal maximum points in their own backyard after CR Belouizdad stunned defending champions 1-0 on Friday which also saw Jose...