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Orlando Pirates have given an injury update ahead of their clash with Sekhukhune United in the DStv Premiership on Saturday. The Buccaneers have confirmed the both Bandile Shandu and Thembinkosi Lorch have returned to light training after being on the treatment table. Shandu had to be stretchered off in the 2-1...

The Premier Soccer League have confirmed that this year's Nedbank Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United will kick off at 18:00 at Loftus Versfeld. The fixture was originally scheduled for 15:30 but was seemingly moved to an evening kick off on Saturday, 27 May. Tickets for the final will...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits there's been some games in his debut season that have taken him by surprise in the DStv Premiership this season. The Spaniard has enjoyed a solid first season in South Africa, after arriving as a relatively unknown figure to the general South African...

Orlando Pirates forward Terrence Dzvukamanja admits he's not entirely sure if he will remain at the club with his contract set to expire at the end of the current season. The Zimbabwe international looked set to be headed for the exit door at the start of the season and in...

Orlando Pirates and Marriot Bonvoy have launched a Pirates-themed room as part of their exciting new partnership. Located at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the themed rooms offer an immersive experience for football enthusiasts and die-hard fans of the club. Designed by renowned local interior...

Former FIFA referee Ace Ncobo has clarified the meaning of the 'crossbones' gesture used by referee Abongile Tom in Saturday's Soweto Derby. Tom was seen crossing his arms ahead of his chest in the 44th minute of the match after Bandile Shandu had clashed with Reeve Frosler in the 43rd...

Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus has revealed how his role at the club goes far beyond scoring goals, explaining how he helps his teammates. Erasmus showed both his scoring and leadership side on Saturday, as the Soweto giants finally beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup semi-final at...

TS Galaxy and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi will join Orlando Pirates at the end of the season, iDiski Times has learnt The 25-year-old has had a stellar campaign, keeping nine clean sheets for the Rockets in 19 appearances, which hasn't gone unnoticed. In September, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos called him...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye says his former side need to swallow their pride and sign Andile Jali as youngsters aren’t contributing much in big games like the Soweto Derby in the Nedbank Cup semi-final this past weekend. Chiefs were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by their arch-rivals Orlando...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits he would have loved to have the six points lost against Kaizer Chiefs this season but says the progress of his squad is easy to see. Pirates ended their five-match losing run to Chiefs with a 2-1 extra-time victory in the Nedbank Cup...