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The 182nd edition of iDiski Times is now available, featuring Sinethemba Makonco’s interview with former Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo who is set to face Orlando Pirates with his Algerian club CR Belouizdad this week in the CAF Champions League. Staying with the CAF Champions League, we bring you...

Orlando Pirates youngster Mohau Nkota lit up the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers, netting a brace as Buccaneers beat CR Belouizdad 2-1. Pirates had a dream start infront of thousands of Belouizdad supporters when Nkota scored the opening goal in the fourth minute after he was set up...

CR Belouizdad and Orlando Pirates have announced their respective starting lineups for this evening's CAF Champions League clash at Stade Du 5 Juliet 1962. Pirates return to action after 25 days without playing an official match. The Buccaneers begin their CAF Champions League against away from home with hope of...

After a four-year hiatus, Orlando Pirates make a return to the CAF Champions League group stages while Mamelodi Sundowns compete for a 10th successive season with both ties broadcast live on SABC+ and SABC Sport. The Chloorkop-based outfit will have little time to recover from Saturday’s shock Carling Knockout Cup...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro believes that their brilliant domestic form won't count in the CAF Champions League for both his side and CR Belouizdad. Pirates started the season on a high note, having won the MTN8 trophy already and are currently sitting top of the Betway Premiership table...

The new date for the DStv Diski Challenge Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs has been set for 30 November. Two weeks ago, the Pirates versus Chiefs clash was postponed due to bad weather at Dobsonville Stadium. ALSO READ: Why DDC Soweto Derby Was Called Off Nabi Gives Honest Opinion...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that seven of their key players have returned to full training, while the likes of Olisa Ndah, Zakhele Lepasa and Goodman Mosele are still undergoing rehabilitation. The Buccaneers enter a hectic phase, with seven games in their next 21 days, which include traveling the continent for...

Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng has been named Sports Personality of the Year at the Gauteng Sports Awards. It has been an exceptional year for Mofokeng, who turned 20 last month. In the past twelve months, he not only helped Pirates win the Nedbank Cup and MTN8 trophies, but he...

Orlando Pirates reserve team coach Joseph Makhanya has described the promotion of Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota and Mbekezeli Mbokazi as a treble win for the senior team. Makhanya is in his third season with Pirates after taking over from Mandla Qhogi with the Buccaneers yet to win the DStv Diski...

Former Orlando Pirates winger Daine Klate has warned against having high expectations from youngsters like Relebohile Mofokeng too early, comparing him to talented youngsters of his time who have fallen along the way like Masibusane Zongo. Zongo has endured tough circumstances since coming up, which have seen him move from...