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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has shared his views Orlando Pirates signing Cape Town City winger Craig Martin. Martin was announced as new signing by the Soweto giants alongside Ndumiso Mabena after putting pen to paper on a two-and-a-half season deals this week. Khanye, though, has questioned why the Buccaneers...

New Orlando Pirates signing Ndumiso Mabena has explained why he rejoined the Buccaneers for a second stint and why he didn't mind waiting several weeks for his deal to be finalised. The 35-year-old was officially announced as new signing, alongside Craig Martin, on Thursday after put pen-to-paper on a one-and-a-half...

Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Cape Town City winger Craig Martin as well as free agent Ndumiso Mabena. Martin, 29, has only ever played for the Citizens so far but now joins the Soweto giants on a two-and-a-half year deal. He completed the move from Cape Town to Soweto...

Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba has discussed whether Orlando Pirates are capable of challenging his side for the DSTV Premiership title this season. Modiba was speaking to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in the current edition of IDiski Times newspaper (out for free at Shoprite stores on Gauteng). Sundowns went...

Orlando Pirates defender Sandile Mthethwa is wanted by Golden Arrows and Chippa United on loan as both clubs are tussling for his signature, iDiski Times has learnt. Mthethwa, now 25 years old, has not started an official match for Pirates since he was signed from KZN Academy six years ago. Pirates...

Orlando Pirates are set to return to first-team training on Friday ahead of the resumption of the 2022/23 DStv Premiership campaign. Pirates secured the first domestic title of the new season when they scooped the MTN8 prize in the final against AmaZulu, beating them 1-0, but their highlight of the...

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele says he hasn’t given up hope of getting a club this season.  Jele was speaking to iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu for the current edition of the newspaper after partaking in the SAFA Ekurhuleni CAF C License course.  The defender has been without a...

Orlando Pirates Brand Manager Joseph Bertrand has announced his exit from the Buccaneers in surprise news on Wednesday. The Frenchman has been with the Buccaneers for more than five years, helping the Sea Robbers brand to grow. However, on Wednesday he announced his exit from the Soweto giants. "After more than 5...

Orlando Pirates star midfielder Miguel Timm has responded to comparisons with one of the Italian top midfielders of the past – Andrea Pirlo. While Pirlo was protected by Gennaro Gattuso during his playing days with AC Milan and the Azzuri, with the latter doing the dirty work alongside him, allowing...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm says he got a full script that many people doubted him to join the Soweto giants. Timm, at the age of 30, few thought he would land a big move like Pirates, but he showed his qualities at Marumo Gallants, who he led to two...