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Orlando Pirates star winger Monnapule Saleng has been named Vodacom Fans’ Player of the Season. Saleng, who was on loan to Moroka Swallows in the 2021/22 season, was at his best last campaign, scoring 15 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions, along with eight assists in the DStv Premiership....

The strength in depth in the Orlando Pirates squad enthuses coach Jose Riveiro, who said everyone is ready to deliver. The Spanish coach, whose side won two trophies last season, also spoke of the important aspect of the modern game, having a goalie that is comfortable on the ball. Sipho Chaine,...

Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of former Young African SC strength and conditioning coach Helmy Gueldich. Gueldich has been credited for the incredible displays for Yanga in their double treble-winning stint under Nasreddine Nabi and has been in high demand since leaving the club. He was part of the technical...

Orlando Pirates have explained the absences of Thembinkosi Lorch, Kermit Erasmus and Miguel Timm are due to injuries. The Buccaneers missed the three players in their first two games of the season, with head coach Jose Riveiro refusing to talk about individual players after the match against Stellenbosch FC. However, the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on promoting teenager Relebohile Mofokeng and the emerging talents within the squad. Mofokeng, previously known as Ratomo when he made his professional debut last season but has since switched his surname, featured in both their opening league games of the 2023/24...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained he was unhappy with his side's lack of control despite beating Royal AM 4-2 on Tuesday evening. The Buccaneers raced to a 3-0 lead in the first half, thanks to a brace by Zakhele Lepasa and a superb strike by Monnapule Saleng. It...

Orlando Pirates got back to winning ways by thrashing Royal AM 4-2 in their DStv Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Sea Robbers were reeling after their opening-day defeat to Stellenbosch at Danie Craven over the weekend and they showed no mercy against the KZN outfit. Head coach...

Orlando Pirates and Royal AM have confirmed their starting lineups for this evening's DStv Premiership encounter at Orlando Stadium. After starting the season with a defeat against Stellenbosch, the Buccaneers have a chance to correct their poor start against John Maduka's side. ‘The Sea Robbers’ had one new signing in the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they will prove their opening day defeat was an accident and expressed confidence they can compete for multiple honours this season. Pirates face off against Royal AM this evening at Esgodini after their opening day 1-0 loss to Stellenbosch at Danie Craven on...

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Siyabonga Nomvethe is looking to unearth footballers in high schools to follow in his legendary footsteps in the game. Nomvethe, who when he broke into professional set-up with Sibusiso Zuma, Phumlani Mkhize - led African Wanderers into promotion in 1996/07 season, was at...