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There will be a strong South African presence in the CA Champions League group stages after all the preliminary rounds were completed this weekend. Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, of course, booked their places with comfortable aggregate wins over Mbabane Swallows and Jwaneng Galaxy respectively. But several other clubs where...

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori has reached an agreement with AmaZulu, iDiski Times has learnt. Ofori, 30, left Pirates at the end of the 2023/24 season after his contract expired and it was not renewed. The 30-year-old won three MTN8 trophies and two Nedbank Cup trophies with the Buccaneers. He...

Orlando Pirates defender Deano van Rooyen has described his home debut as a "great feeling" after they came from behind to register their first Betway Premiership victory of the season against Chippa United at Orlando Stadium. Van Rooyen, who made his official debut for the Buccaneers against Jwaneng Galaxy in...

Kaizer Chiefs suffered their first defeat of the DStv Diski Challenge campaign while Cape Town City moved top after handing Marumo Gallants a hefty football lesson. Orlando Pirates kicked off the weekend on a high note beating Sekhukhune United 1-0. Siphamandla Msezane's first half goal was enough for Buccaneers to...

Jwaneng Galaxy head coach Morena Ramoreboli is pleased with Orlando Pirates' progression to the CAF Champions League stages, saying it will aid Bafana Bafana in great deal with players who have gained continental experience. Morena's Galaxy outfit were unable to overturn the first leg deficit as they crashed out of...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro heaped huge praise on his international contingency of players at his disposal after sealing passage to the CAF Champions League group stage. The Buccaneers overcame Jwaneng Galaxy 1-0 in their second leg encounter eSgodini for a group stage qualification in five years courtesy of...

Orlando Pirates secured their place in the group stages of the CAF Champions League after a 3-0 aggregate win over Jwaneng Galaxy. Taking a 2-0 lead from their 1st leg in Gaborone last week, it appeared that Pirates were looking to play without taking many risks in the opening half. ALSO...

Orlando Pirates and Jwaneng Galaxy have announced their starting line-up for today's CAF Champions League second preliminary round second-leg clash at Orlando Stadium. Pirates have a chance to book their place in the CAF Champions League group stages for the first time since the 2018/19 season. The Buccaneers have an...

Orlando Pirates will be facing Jwaneng Galaxy at Orlando Stadium this evening for a place in the CAF Champions League group stage. Pirates hold a 2-0 advantage from their 1st leg Champions League 2nd preliminary round tie that was played out in Gaborone last week. Goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa and Deon...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says he is happy to have Relebohile Mofokeng at the Buccaneers and has a special future ahead of him. The Spanish mentor could not rule out the starlet possibly moving abroad after he had trialled at English Premiership side Wolverhampton Wanderers following his impressive...