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Stade d’Abidjan head coach Alexandre Lafitte has maintain a positive attitude in believing they can beat Orlando Pirates in order to increase their progression chances. The Ivory Coast side remains rooted at the bottom of Group C, but last night's results between CR Belouizdad and Al Ahly SC have opened...

Orlando Pirates take on Côte d’Ivoire outfit Stade d’Abidjan in a must-win CAF Champions League Group C encounter with the match to be broadcast live on SuperSport 209 and SABC 2. A victory for the Buccaneers will leave them with just a point away from qualifying for the knockout stages...

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 winger Katlego Otladisa has joined Sekhukhune United on a loan deal until the end of the season. Otladisa, 28, has struggled for regular game-time at the Buccaneers since been snapped up from Marumo Gallants in 2023, making just one match-day squad which was in their 2-0 win over...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has refused to comment on whether midfielder Monnapule Saleng will be available for tomorrow’s CAF Champions League clash against Stade d'Abidjan at Orlando Stadium. The 26-year-old speedy winger last featured for the Buccaneers a month ago in their 0-0 stalemate against Al Ahly and...

Orlando Pirates duo Tshegofatso Mabasa & Evidence Makgopa as well as Kaizer Chiefs starlet Mduduzi Shabalala are hot on the heels of current Betway Premiership top goalscorer Iqraam Rayners for the golden boot award this campaign. The Mamelodi Sundowns marksman has been in scintillating form since making the switch from...

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa says the support received by the squad is essential to keep performing at a high level. The 2023/24 Golden Boot winner recently ended his goal-drought with a hattrick in their 8-1 thrashing over Marumo Gallants before missing out against Magesi due to suspension. But he admits...

After the departure of Eric Tinkler, Cape Town City look set to name interim coaches for their upcoming Betway Premiership fixtures against Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. City confirmed Tinkler's departure on Tuesday, ending a three-year stint with John Comitis' club. It was Tinkler's second tenure as City coach, having first...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the difference in playing against Magesi FC was probably the fact that the opponents are in a difficult situation without a head coach. The two sides met for the second time this season as Pirates bagged maximum points from a sole Relebohile Mofokeng...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they have made major progress as a group as the same performance against Magesi would likely not have secured a win last season. Pirates beat Magesi 1-0 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium with Relebohile Mofokeng finding the net shortly after the red...