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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Linda 'Figo' Mntambo was named Player of the Month February/March, while his coach Lehlohonolo Seema bagged the Coach of the Month award and Thabiso Lebitso's stunner in the Soweto Derby was named Goal of the Month. Babina Noko had a perfect run in February/March, winning...

Orlando Pirates' hat-trick hero Tshegofatso Mabasa has opened up about his goal celebration in Pirates' 7-1 win over Golden Arrows on Saturday. Pirates returned to winning ways in rampant fashion on Saturday, and Mabasa's three goals took him to the top of the goalscoring with ten goals, alongside Mamelodi Sundowns'...

Golden Arrows head coach Steve Komphela has opened up on his discussion with Jose Riveiro after the 7-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates. Komphela and the Spaniard were seen exchanging pleasantries before a warm embrace after the thrashing at Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening which he shed some light on. "No...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the continuity of game time has been key for Tshegofatso Mabasa's impressive form this season. Mabasa, 27, bagged his first career hattrick as Pirates thrashed Golden Arrows 7-1 to move up to third place in the DStv Premiership. It catapulted the South Africa international striker...

Orlando Pirates and Lamontville Golden Arrows have announced their starting line-ups for the DStv Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium in the evening. Pirates missed a chance of going closer to the top-two on Wednesday, when they played a 1-1 draw against their arch-rivals Moroka Swallows. The Buccaneers are sitting fourth...

Stellenbosch FC climbed to the top of the DStv Diski Challenge table, while Orlando Pirates move to third place after both won on Saturday. Stellies came out victorious in a five goals thriller against AmaZulu FC at Idas Valley Stadium on Saturday. Goals from Simthandile Sishi, Tylon Smith and Ethan...

The Asidlali title race could go down to the wire as Stellenbosch FC, Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are all in action this weekend. Stellies opened the league title race wide last weekend after beating Sundowns by 2-1 at Idas Valley Stadium. The Cape Winelands side ended Sundowns'...

Orlando Pirates teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng has opened up on his special relationship with former teammate Thembinkosi Lorch, saying the duo are still in contact. Mofokeng, 19, has become a regular starter under Jose Riveiro and his fine performances have even alerted Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. The skilful winger had...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the club's target is to qualify for the CAF Champions League despite dropping points in the last two matches. Pirates once again dropped points in a controversial way after Thalente Mbatha thought he had scored a winner but it was flagged offside in...

Cape Town Spurs head coach Ernst Middendorp has claimed Orlando Pirates also played under protest against Moroka Swallows and made it clear that 15th place is their target. Spurs suffered successive league defeats for the first time since November, going down 2-0 to Chippa United on Wednesday. The Urban Warriors...