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Orlando Pirates have provided an injury update on the trio of Sihle Nduli, Olisa Ndah and Makhehleni Makhaula. While Nduli was ruled out of the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final win over Richards Bay, Ndah and Makhaula have been longtime absentees with respective injuries. ALSO READ: Report – Mbokazi Set To Sign...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho are not direct replacements for Lucas Ribeiro Costa, but they bring quality to the squad. The Portuguese duo who were lured to the club from the Primeira Liga were influential in the 3-1 win over St Eloi Lupopo,...

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is reportedly set to sign for Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire, as per report by legendary sportscaster Mark Gleeson. Pirates reportedly stand to pocket US$3 million (over R50 million) should they agree on the transfer fee for their young captain. ALSO...

Manqoba Ozoemena grabbed a brace as Kaizer Chiefs thumped Chippa United 5-1 while Orlando Pirates opened up a five-point lead at the top after beating Richards Bay 2-0 in Saturday's DStv Diski Challenge ties. Pirates had one thing in mind which was to get maximum points after suffering a defeat...

Kaizer Chiefs are targeting back-to-back wins when they travel to the Eastern Cape to take on Chippa United while Orlando Pirates aim to bounce back when they lock horns with wounded Richards Bay in Saturday's DStv Diski Challenge fixtures. The defending champions come from a morale boosting 2-0 win over...

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa named Ronaldo Nazario and Harry Kane as the two forwards that have inspired him in his career. Nazario played for some of the best teams in the world including Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan while also shining for his country Brazil in the 90s...

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he'd prefer to continue his coaching in Europe but wouldn't say no to offers from Africa, Middle East or the USA - even if it meant being away from his home again. The Spaniard ended his three-year chapter with the Buccaneers at...

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has backed Relebohile Mofokeng to get back to his best form after an indifferent few months of form and fitness. Mofokeng, 21, recently returned from injury but is still awaiting his first goal after 14 games across all competitions for Pirates this campaign,...

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits he wasn’t surprised by the transfer of attacker Mohau Nkota to the Saudi Pro League. Nkota joined Al-Ettifaq in July 2025 just a season after being promoted from the Pirates development ranks. The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive debut season with the first...

Orlando Pirates' case against St. Eloi Lupopo has been dismissed by the Confederation of African Football, meaning the Linafoot side will remain in the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers had lodged an official complaint with CAF after being eliminated on penalties by Lupopo in the second preliminary round. ALSO READ: Any...