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Pirates & Chiefs Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Pirates & Kaizer Chiefs confirmed their starting line-up for this afternoon’s Carling Black Label cup fixture at FNB stadium. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); }); After ten years of these two sides battling for this trophy, they will be fighting for it differently this time, as...

Riveiro Pleased For Bafana Call-Ups

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was left pleased by the recent inclusions of three of his players in the Bafana Bafana squad. Monnapule Saleng, Miguel Timm, and Zakhele Lepasa all received the nod from Hugo Broos for the squad set to face Mozambique and Angola this month. ...

Carling Cup – Last Minute Line-Up Changes Confirmed

Carling Black Label have given another update on the starting XIs for Saturday's Carling Black Label Cup after several players had to withdraw due to injuries. On Monday, the initial final starting line-ups for the tournament were confirmed but Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu had to make changes to...

Kalaba On Failed Pirates Move

Zambian Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) star of 2012, Rainford Kalaba says he was desperate to play in South Africa, but he has found a home in DR Congo. Kalaba was heavily linked to Orlando Pirates almost decade ago after he turned heads with sumptuous performances with Zambia, being one...

CBC Update: Current Captains Revealed

After the starting XIs for the Carling Black Label Cup were confirmed, fans can still vote for their favourite captains. The Carling Black Label Cup will take place on Saturday, when Mamelodi Sundowns take on AmaZulu in the first semi-final at 9:30 before Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates meet each...

Lekgwathi Blesses Saleng For No 14

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi says he has given his blessing to Monnapule Saleng to wear the number 14, and he feels the star winger is on the right path to leaving his legacy.    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); }); Since Lekgwathi called it quits in 2016,...

Zwane Addresses Imbalanced Chiefs XI

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has addressed the imbalanced starting XI fans voted for ahead of the Soweto Derby in the Carling Black Label Cup semi-final. Chiefs fans selected players like Eric Mathoho and Njabulo Ngcobo in the line-up despite the duo seeing little game-time under Zwane this campaign. With...

‘There Are No Friendlies Between Pirates & Chiefs’

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has responded to questions whether the upcoming Soweto Derby in the Carling Black Label Cup will be less important than other clashes between the two rivals. The Buccaneers and the Glamour Boys will face each other for the second time in two weeks after the...

Riveiro Calls Up Ngiba To Pirates First Team

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has called up DStv Diski Challenge captain Ndumiso Ngiba to the first-team squad for the Carling Black Label Cup. On Wednesday, iDiski Times spotted a new face in their training ahead of the Black Label Cup this Saturday, with Pirates set to face Kaizer...

Erasmus On Downs Exit, Truth About Chiefs Links

Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus has opened up on his exit from Mamelodi Sundowns and also revealed that Kaizer Chiefs were never really interested in him. The 32-year-old has immediately hit the ground running after his return to the Buccaneers, scoring once and setting up three more in seven appearances...

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