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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says facing one of the biggest matches of his career isn't something he is focused on as he addressed the dominance of Al Ahly. The Club of the Century have won five of the last six Champions League titles and are once again favourites...

Benni McCarthy has spoken out about continuously being overlooked by the likes of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, which has made him focus his efforts for a head-coach role on Europe. McCarthy, 47, has coached at Cape Town City, winning the MTN8 in 2018 before guiding AmaZulu into the CAF...

Al Ahly captain Mohamed El Shenawy says they have more than enough experience to handle the sold-out Orlando Stadium in the CAF Champions League on Saturday. The two sides lock horns in the second Group C game of the campaign, having secured wins in matchday one, with Ahly beating Stade...

Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller is not concerned they have never won a game in South Africa ahead of facing Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League on Saturday. The Red Devils are the dominant force in African football with a record 12 titles to their name but have...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has denied there's any advantage in the 3pm kick-off against Al Ahly but rather the home support as the key factor at Orlando Stadium. Ahly have traditionally struggled in South Africa and made things vocal against Mamelodi Sundowns about the early kick-offs in Tshwane...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has given a brief injury update, keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of his side's CAF Champions League clash against Al Ahly. The Buccaneers will face the African record champions in a highly anticipated clash at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ: Riveiro –...

Orlando Pirates reserve team coach Joseph Makhanya has expressed his pride in the meteoric rise of Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota in the first team. Makhanya had the 20-year-old forwards under his guidance for two seasons where they thrived in the DStv Diski Challenge before earning promotions to the first...

Orlando Pirates reserve team coach Joseph Makhanya says he's pleased about the returning trend of young talent being afforded opportunities in the top-flight. This season, there's been a noticeable influx of DStv Diski Challenge graduates flourishing in the senior teams at various top-flight clubs. In Pirates' case, Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau...

Former Orlando Pirates defender Happy Jele says his wishes to see Kaizer Chiefs do well as it makes the league competitive. Mamelodi Sundowns have dominated the domestic scene in recent seasons and completed an unprecedented record seven league titles in a row, while Pirates have emerged as the domestic cup...

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has been left impressed by Thabiso Sesane, Relebohile Mofokeng & Deon Hotto following the Buccaneers' dream start to the 2024/25 campaign. "Magents" made close to 400 appearances for Pirates between 2006 and 2022, scoring 18 goals with two assists before moving on to join...