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Orlando Pirates have confirmed defensive duo Tapelo Xoki and Paseko Mako remain sidelined going into their MTN8 clash against SuperSport United. Pirates come into the season with renewed vigour after an impressive pre-season campaign in Spain and several new recruits ahead of the 2024/25 season. ALSO READ: Pirates Confirm 2024/25 Shirt...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed their player shirt numbers ahead of the start of the 2024/25 campaign tomorrow. The MTN8 champions kickstart their season in the competition against SuperSport United, who they failed to beat in the league last season. It promises to be an enthralling affair at Orlando Stadium at 18h00...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveirio has provided a glowing endorsement over new signing Gilberto who was lured to the club from Petro de Luanda. The Angola international winger joined Pirates in a deal worth around R10-million as the club beat several continental giants and clubs in Europe to his...

The prize money for this year's MTN8 tournament has increased massively, the Premier Soccer League have announced during the launch. Local football returns this weekend, as the 2024/25 season kicks off with the Wafa Wafa Cup when defending champions Orlando Pirates take on SuperSport United on Saturday, 3 August. ALSO READ:...

Orlando Pirates have made an official approach for Stellenbosch FC captain Deano van Rooyen ahead of the new season. Van Rooyen, 27, has established himself as one of the leading talents in the South African top flight, was nominated for 2023/24 DStv Premiership Defender of the Season and has attracted...

In this week’s edition, Sinethemba Makonco caught up with new Kaizer Chiefs signing Rushwin Dortley, and spoke to the former Cape Town Spurs defender as he headed to Naturena. Meanwhile, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Orlando Pirates veteran Makhehleni Makhaula. After completing his CAF B Licence, Velile also chatted to Richards Bay...

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benedict 'Tso' Vilakazi has given his predictions for the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season, however, boldly left the defending champions out of his top three. Vilakazi’s top three has Pirates in first, followed by SuperSport United and Cape Town City in third position, and...

Former Kaizer Chiefs Junior Khanye has tipped Mamelodi Sundowns to retain their league title for the upcoming 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. Khanye believes Mamelodi Sundowns will be able to defend their title that they have won in succession for the past seven campaigns, while putting Cape Town City in second...

Orlando Pirates star Deon Hotto says they want to win the league and feels head coach Jose Riveiro is 'more at home' ahead of his third season at the club. The 33-year-old has been a mainstay in the Pirates squad since his arrival from the now-defunct Bidvest Wits in 2020,...

Orlando Pirates look ready for the 2024/25 campaign, as Jose Riveiro's men collected two more wins on Saturday. The Buccaneers came back from their pre-season tour of Spain with an impressive win against seven-time UEFA Europa League winners Sevilla, as well as draws with Granada and Plymouth Argyle before losing...