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Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up for this afternoon's keenly anticipated Nedbank Cup Last 32 tie against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Buccaneers come into this chash having suffered a 2-1 loss against bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs in last year’s final at this afternoon's venue...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes that winning the Betway Premiership title with an entirely African backroom staff would send a powerful message about the continent’s capability and footballing competence. The Buccaneers have emerged as strong contenders for the league crown as they aim to bring an end to...

Orlando Pirates will be without defender Lebone Seema for the Nedbank Cup Last 32 Round against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila due to suspension. Seema collected his fourth yellow card of the season in their 2-0 win against AmaZulu in midweek and will sit out this afternoon's clash. ALSO READ: Sebelebele – It...

Orlando Pirates winger Kamogelo Sebelebele has opened up on the emotional rollercoaster in his debut season at the club so far since his transfer from TS Galaxy. The 23-year-old was a surprise off-season signing from the Rockets, where he established himself as one of the leading performers in the South African...

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up about the prospects of a clean sweep this season after already winning two trophies. The Buccaneers have claimed the MTN8, defeating Stellenbosch in the final, and followed that up by lifting the Carling Knockout Cup after beating Marumo Gallants. ALSO READ: Ouaddou –...

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained there is no space for "lazy strikers" in his system, as he needs his strikers to be the first line of defense and "not just put a tent inside the box". Buccaneers moved to the top of the log after beating AmaZulu 2-0...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says it is a good thing for South African football to have more than one side compete for league honours. The coach’s comments come on the back of Pirates’ 2-0 victory over AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership, a result that saw his side move...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why he prefers to play Relebohile Mofokeng in the number 10 role rather than as winger like he was previously used. Mofokeng, 21, has come up with back-to-back Man of the Match performances after scoring in both wins over Magesi and AmaZulu. After...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has heaped huge plaudits on goalkeeper Sipho Chaine after they dispatched AmaZulu 2-0 on Tuesday night in Durban. Chaine kept his 11th clean sheet in the Betway Premiership this campaign after 15 matches, equal with Kaizer Chiefs' Brandon Petersen, helping the Buccaneers to shoot...

Orlando Pirates playmaker Relebohile Mofokeng made admission that the number 10 role is more comfortable for him as he plays with freedom and creates chances. The speedy winger netted and picked up his second back-to-back Man of the Match award as the Buccaneers unseated Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of...