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Orlando Pirates moved up to fourth place in the DStv Premiership after a 4-1 rout over Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium on Sunday afternoon. In what was possibly the worst performance of relegation-threatened Stellenbosch this season, Pirates took advantage of the side looking devoid of confidence. Their usual buoyant high-pressing front-line was...

Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC have announced their starting XIs ahead of Sunday's clash at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers enter the game on the back of their 3-1 win over Golden Arrows, which ended three-game losing streak last weekend. A win today could see Jose Riveiro's side climb into fourth place...

Orlando Pirates have been boosted by the return of Olisa Ndah who is back in training and in line to make the squad for the first time in 2023. Ndah, 25, was a permanent feature in Jose Riveiro's line-up, making 16 appearances across all competition before the 2022 FIFA World...

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Austin Muwowo has signed with Zambian Super League side Power Dynamos. The 26-year-old joined the Buccaneers at the beginning of 2019/2020 season from Nkana FC of Zambia. But things didn’t go well for the Zambian international as he only made two appearances in his first season...

Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Cameroon striker Souaibou Marou on a two-year deal. The Buccaneers finally completed the signing of the 22-year-old striker, who was part of Rigobert Song's World Cup squad with Cameroon, despite being upset about details of the deal being leaked to the media. Marou himself...

Golden Arrows coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi says he had no issues with Ntsako Makhubela showboating while they were trailing Orlando Pirates 1-0. The player, currently on loan from Pirates, looked to show off his plethora of skills in the opening half after Monnapule Saleng had given the home side the lead. It...

Golden Arrows coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi says the referee apologised to him after the 3-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Saturday. Pirates looked to have secured a point in Orlando when substitute Velemseni Ndwandwe netted with his first touch of the game to cancel out Monnapule Saleng's opener. But in stoppage time,...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has played down the impact of new striker coach Scott Chickelday in his side's 3-1 win over Golden Arrows. The Buccaneers collected an important three points thanks to two late goals by Terrence Dzvukamanja and Vincent Pule, who both came off the bench to score...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has hailed the impact of Terrence Dzvukamanja who was jeered by his own fans before making his way onto the pitch at Orlando Stadium. The out of favour Zimbabwe forward is said to be in the final months of his contract before departing the...

Orlando Pirates ended their three-match winless run in the DStv Premiership after a 3-1 win over Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Since the Soweto Derby defeat to Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates lost to Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City during the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. Possibly the only...