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Orlando Pirates have won three successive league games for the first time under Jose Riveiro this season after beating Marumo Gallants 2-0. Pirates dominated proceedings in the first half but failed to really threat the goal of Ismail Watenga for large parts. However, the Buccaneers eventually turned their dominance into something...

Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-ups for this evening’s DStv Premiership encounter at Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Struggling Marumo Gallants have a mountain to climb as they face highflying Pirates. Gallants has been struggling this season and last won a league match in October 2022 against Cape...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that the likes of Richard Ofori, Thembinkosi Lorch and Miguel Timm have all returned to training, while new striker Souaibou Marou could make his debut. Pirates have won back-to-back DStv Premiership games, scoring seven goals in their 3-1 over Golden Arrows and the 4-1 thumping of...

SuperSport United are after Orlando Pirates striker Terrence Dzvukamanja, iDiski Times has been informed. It is not clear whether they will sign the Zimbabwe international now or wait until the end of the season from Pirates. But Pirates might be keen to get him off their books now to get some...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger and iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye was happy to prove naysayers wrong about Orlando Pirates forward Kermit Erasmus. Erasmus finally scored his first league goal for the Buccaneers in their 4-1 thrashing of Stellenbosch FC on Sunday. Khanye, who has been a supporter of 'Romeo' all...

Newly signed Royal AM defender Mthokozisi Dube has broken his silence on his exit from Orlando Pirates. Dube was released by the Soweto giants at the end of last term upon his return from a loan stint with Golden Arrows also in KwaZulu-Natal. The 30-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal...

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict 'Tso' Vilakazi has reacted emotional after Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo used his celebration to mark his first ever goal for the Buccaneers. Ndlondlo, 27, scored his side's fourth goal in Pirates' 4-1 win over Stellenbosch FC on Sunday. He then raced to the raced to the corner flag to...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has questioned the logic behind sections of supporters 'bullying' players but hailed the 'crazy' support he didn't expect in away games. Siyanbonga Mpontshane and Terrence Dzvukamanja has often been singled out by some supporters at Orlando Stadium who've jeered them when making their way onto...

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Marshall Munetsi is a wanted man, as Premier League side AFC Bournemouth are one of three English clubs keen on the Zimbabwe international. Munetsi, 26, left Pirates in 2019 to join Ligue 1 Reims and has received stellar reviews since. Overall, he's made 92 appearances for Reims...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits seven goals in two games is pleasing as his side moved up to fourth place in the league. Pirates followed on from their late drama to beat Golden Arrows 3-1 in Orlando last week with another inspiring display in front goal. The addition of...