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Orlando Pirates Diski Challenge (DDC) side coach Joseph Makhanya has warned about hyping the Soweto derby bigger than it is at the development level. Makhanya said this as his side gears up for the DDC Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs at the Diski festival in Brakpan this coming weekend. Duku-Duku’s...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has spoken about the conversations he and his teammates had with coach Jose Riveiro that inspired the comeback against Kaizer Chiefs, in the recent Soweto derby.The 24-year-old was part of the Pirates side that came back twice to defeat Chiefs 3-2 in DStv Premiership...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits the recent form of Monnapule Saleng and Tshegofatso Mabasa is a positive sign for the end of the 2023/24 season run. After winning the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup his debut season, finishing second to qualify for CAF Champions League, much was expected of...

Orlando Pirates teenager Relebohile Mofokeng says former Bafana Bafana stars Teko Modise and Bongani Khumalo have opened their minds to what's beyond their career. Both were speakers at their graduation from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Player Transition Program and enjoyed success post-retirement, which not many former footballers can attest...

The DStv Diski Challenge returns for a special derby weekend, with Tshwane Derby on Saturday followed by a Cape Derby and the Soweto derby on Sunday. Mamelodi Sundowns have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the log, when they face defending champions SuperSport United on Saturday....

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala is recovering after being shot on Wednesday. The former Bafana Bafana coach and founding member of Kaizer Chiefs joined the club in 2008 as a Technical Director and has since held a high ranking role within the club. Pirates confirmed he got shot...

Orlando Pirates teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng says he doesn't feel pressure to emulate some of the greats in SA football like Doctor Khumalo or Teko Modise. Mofokeng, 19, was one of the players who graduated from the PSL Player Transition Programme on Wednesday, saying he volunteered to take part because...

Orlando Pirates have enquired about striker Muzomuhle Khanyi from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hungry Lions after his good performance in the Nedbank Cup. Khanyi, 24, is a former South Africa U20 national team player, who was at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup that was hosted in Poland. The former...

In this week’s edition, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha about his surprise move to the club on loan from SuperSport United, and playing in his first Soweto Derby.  Lorenz Köhler caught up with Moira Tlhagale, and discussed the future plans for Pitso Mosimane and his team.  Meanwhile,...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has been given the all-clear to resume training in the coming days after he had to be substitued and rushed to hospital in their 4-0 win over Hungry Lions in the Nedbank Cup. Makhaula was complaining about chest pains and shortness of...