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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has insisted that Thembinkosi Lorch needs to focus on his football after his return from suspension against Golden Arrows. Lorch, 30, came back from internal suspension after his court case over assault of his former girl friend. The winger replaced goalscorer Patrick Maswanganyi after 70...

After their 2-1 victory over Golden Arrows on Sunday, Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro praised the impact of goalscorer Karim Kimvuidi as well as Katlego Otladisa, who was making his first start.. Patrick Maswanganyi scored from the penalty spot, while Kimvuidi grabbed his first goal, which to proved to...

Orlando Pirates have climbed into third spot on the DStv Premiership log after beating Golden Arrows 2-1 on Sunday at the packed Mpumalanga Stadium. The Buccaneers extended their unbeaten run to six games, making it five wins with a well-deserved win over struggling Arrows. The home side have now lost six...

Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows have announced their starting line-ups for today's DStv Premiership clash at Mpumalanga Stadium. Both teams are entering the clash in opposing form, with the hosts having lost five matches in a row. With four of those defeats coming in the league, Arrows have dropped from...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has warned his side about of their wounded DStv Premiership opponents, Golden Arrows. Abafana Bes'thende are currently on a five-match losing, while the Buccaneers are unbeaten in five, winning four of those fixtures. In direct clashes, Pirates are also unbeaten in four matches against Sunday's...

Orlando Pirates winger Vincent Pule is happy to be back on the field and contributing at the club after returning from injury. The 31-year-old missed the better part of the previous season with the injury and even the start of the current season. Since his return he has played seven...

Orlando Pirates have given an update on winger Thembinkosi Lorch after his suspension after his recent court ruling. Thembinkosi Lorch will resume training with Orlando Pirates today, after serving a suspension since last month. The club confirmed Lorch's return and released the following statement. "Lorch appeared before a Disciplinary Committee where he...

Wayne Sandilands, who played for Silver Stars, Platinum Stars, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Orlando Pirates, has revisited his playing ritual of painting under his eyes. Sandilands dismissed talk of muthi, saying that during his playing days, he was inspired by former Turkish goalkeeper Rüştü Reçber. Reçber used to apply something black...

Orlando Pirates winger Vincent Pule has opened up about his hijacking ordeal saying he is grateful to have received support from the club and his family. Pule was hijacked earlier this year and kept in the boot of his car for hours and was lucky to live to tell the...

In this week’s edition, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Orlando Pirates veteran Vincent Pule on his return to the pitch. Lorenz Köhler, meanwhile, caught up with Bafana Bafana and Pyramids forward Fagrie Lakay. Lethabo Kganyago sat down with Janine Van Wyk to talk about her Banyana Banyana career and becoming...