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Orlando Pirates have confirmed that new signing Craig Martin will be available for selection when the Buccaneers face his former side Cape Town City on Saturday. The Buccaneers hope to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, while City will be keen to keep the three points after...

Orlando Pirates are understood to be monitoring RS Berkane defender Issoufou Dayo. The 31-year-old has been instrumental for the Moroccan giants, having led the club to two CAF Confederations Cup trophies in three years. He recently also claimed the CAF Super Cup with Berkane when they beat their arch rivals and...

Orlando Pirates have seemingly added a striker coach to their technical team after Scott Chickelday confirmed his move to the Buccaneers. Pirates have been struggling in front of goal and are one of three teams with less than 10 goals in the DStv Premiership this season so far. As a consequence,...

Orlando Pirates look to set hijack the transfer for Lamontville Golden Arrows winger Pule Mmodi. Mmodi was heavily linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs a few months ago but by the look of things Pirates are now leading the race to sign the speedy winger. The 29-year-old joined Arrows...

Golden Arrows have re-signed Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela from Orlando Pirates, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The 28-year-old had joined the Buccaneers from Arrows in August 2021, but failed to live up to expectations at Orlando Stadium. After making just 16 appearances for Pirates, he has now returned to his former club...

Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila has confirmed that Azola Matrose will remain at Chippa United until the end of the season. Matrose, 19, was signed by Orlando Pirates from Chippa ahead of the 2022/23 season but was immediately loaned back to also be able to finish his school in...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was not keen to give further details on Thembinkosi Lorch's absence from his squad and didn't want to engage in question over how much the winger is missed. Lorch has been absent from the squad since August, with the club confirming he is expected to...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena says the injury of Abubeker Nasir left a sour taste despite his side's win and replacement Cassius Mailula finding the back of the net. Nasir, who made his first start for Masandawana since September, had to be stretchered off after a clash with Orlando...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has discussed his players performance against Mamelodi Sundowns after he was asked about the absence of Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo from his starting XI. Ndlondlo, 27, has been a permanent figure in Riveiro's line-ups since joining the Buccaneers on Deadline Day. However, on Friday Ndlondlo was not...

Mamelodi Sundowns proved too strong for Orlando Pirates and end the year with 12 points ahead of the Buccaneers after beating them 2-0 on Friday. The game started lively, with chances on both ends in rainy conditions at Loftus versfeld Stadium. Marcello Allende almost caught out Siyabonga Mpontshane with a...