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Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay have announced their respective starting line-ups ahead of this afternoon's Carling Knockout Cup semifinal showdown at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Buccaneers are on a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions after their 3-1 victory over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday and...

iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi has predicted a 2-0 win for Orlando Pirates over Richards Bay in today's Carling Knockout Cup semifinal with goals from Evidence Makopa and Yanela Mbuthuma. The Buccaneers are in superb form and come from an inspiring 3-1 win over Golden Arrows in the league while...

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Mandla Masango has explained how this season’s Orlando Pirates differ from the team they were last year. Last season, under Spanish coach Jose Riveiro, the Buccaneers were once again chasing Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership, just as they had in previous campaigns. ALSO READ: Khanye Hails...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has opened up about his relationship with PSL coaches saying he wasn’t going to act like a fool and continue trying to meet them through the PSL as the league wasn’t helpful. Broos’ comments come as two coaches Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi Sundowns and...

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained the reasons why Tshegofatso Mabasa and Kamogelo Sebelebele haven't had much game time lately. Ouaddou was speaking ahead of their Carling Knockout Cup semi-final against Richards Bay, scheduled for today. He was asked about the lack of game time for striker Mabasa and utility player Sebelebele...

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict Vilakazi had nothing but praise for Thalente Mbatha, Yanela Mbuthuma and Relebohile Mofokeng. The Buccaneers hammered Golden Arrows 3-1 to leapfrog rivals Kaizer Chirfs into second spot with Mbatha coming on for the injured Sihle Nduli, while Mbuthuma replaced Evidence Makgopa and Mofokeng for Tshepang...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits the inconsistent game time of midfielders Sipho Mbule and Thalente Mbatha is something he is monitoring closely. Mbule and Mbatha have become regular names in Broos' selections of late but have been victims of an over inflated squad at Pirates this season. ALSO READ:...

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana says the CAF Champions League exit of Orlando Pirates is a blow to the development of the talented players within their ranks. The 2016 Champions League winner is widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation and represented the national team at...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has suggested that no team will run away with the league title, predicting a 'very competitive' league until the end. Sundowns are currently top of the table with 25 points from their opening 12 league fixtures, into the CAF Champions League group stages but...

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has provided latest update on Sihle Nduli, Olisa Ndah and Makhehleni Makhaula. Nduli sustained an injury during Wednesday evening's Betway Premiership match against Golden Arrows, forcing him to be substituted before halftime. ALSO READ: Ouaddou – Why Mbokazi Started On Bench Vs Arrows Ouaddou Hails Mbuthuma After Brace Against...