Orlando Pirates Latest News

In this week’s edition, Velile Mnyandu speaks to Kaizer Chiefs starlet Mduduzi Shabalala about the club’s and his own struggles this season. Velile also caught up with Orlando Pirates’ midfielder Kabelo Dlamini who tells us about life at the Buccaneers and being scouted by Jabu Pule (Mahlangu). David Kappel had a...

Orlando Pirates will have to face Cape Town City without their in-form playmaker Patrick Maswanagnyi, while Makhehleni Makhaula is also suspended. The Buccaneers have won their last four games across all competitions, scoring 16 goals, with Maswanganyi being involved in five of them, scoring two and setting up three more. However,...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says Patrick Maswangwanyi is a clear candidate for the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Footballer of the Season. This comes in the wake of Maswaganyi's scintillating form in his debut season with the Buccaneers, where even Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena touted him within...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that wing-back Thabiso Lebitso suffered a broken collarbone during their 4-0 win over Royal AM. Lebitso, 32, had to stretchered off in the 17th minute of the game and looked in deep distress. The Buccaneers now confirmed the shock diagnosis that he broke his collarbone and will...

Orlando Pirates have reduced the gap between themselves and Stellenbosch on the DStv Premiership log to three points with a 4-0 win away at Royal AM on Sunday afternoon. Patrick Maswanganyi scored his fifth goal of the season, a contentious penalty while Thalente Mbatha got his first in black and...

Royal AM and Orlando Pirates have confirmed their starting elevens for this afternoon's DStv Premiership fixture. It is an important game for both teams as Pirates look to close the gap on second-placed Stellenbosch, while Royal AM are looking to pass the 30-point mark and avoid being pulled into any...

Orlando Pirates will be without three key players for this afternoon's DStv Premiership fixture against Royal AM. Third-placed Pirates will be looking to close the gap on Stellenbosch, who moved six points ahead of the Buccaneers with their win on Saturday. Royal AM are meanwhile 13th, and a good result could...

Stellenbosch FC look to try wrap the DStv Diski Challenge title this weekend if things go their way, but Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates aim to delay the party. Round 28 of DDC starts on Saturday, with Sundowns welcoming Royal AM in the capital city in a crucial match that...

AmaZulu head coach Pablo Franco Martin has revealed that Usuthu submitted an official complaint to the Premier Soccer League because they feel Abbubaker Mobara’s against Orlando Pirates should be rescinded. The Buccaneers beat Usuthu 1-0 at Orlando Stadium on Saturday but the visitors played over a half with 10 men after referee...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says his tactical changes aren't out of fear of losing players as they have a big enough squad to handle it. In their 1-0 win over AmaZulu this past weekend, Makhehlene Makhaula, Miguel Timm and Deon Hotto were hauled off after receiving yellow cards. When...