Orlando Pirates Latest News

The MTN8 semi-finals were confirmed during Monday night's draw.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   The draw was conducted live during tv show Extra Time this evening after AmaZulu, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns had qualified from this past weekend's quarter-finals. Current DStv Premiership leaders Pirates will face defending champions...

Orlando Pirates qualified for the MTN8 semi-final after beating Royal AM at Chatsworth Stadium 2-1 on Saturday evening.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   Pirates scored early after a mistake in the Royal AM defence, with Vincent Pule striking with a well-placed shot in the far corner. Eva Nga had...

Royal AM and Orlando Pirates have confirmed their starting line-ups for today's MTN8 quarter-final.     googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   It is a first-ever appearance for hosts Royal AM, who surprised many with their third-place finish in their debut season in the DStv Premiership. While John Maduka led the club...

TS Galaxy goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi looks to be one of the finest prospects in South African football and the likes of Orlando Pirates have been alerted.     googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   The 24-year-old goalkeeper who stands at 1.94m tall has been one of the standout players in the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro mentioned the importance of winning the MTN8 quarter-final when they face Royal AM on Saturday. It’s 10 days since these two sides faced each other in the DStv Premiership where the buccaneers came on top by 1-0 at Moses Mabhida stadium. But that won’t...

Orlando Pirates are sweating over the fitness of four of their players ahead of their MTN8 quarter-final with Royal AM.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   The Buccaneers face Thwihli Thwahla on Saturday but could be without Thabiso Monyane, Thembinkosi Lorch and Kabelo Dlamini, while Thabang Monare is close...

Jose Riveiro has revealed the unique encounters he's had with Orlando Pirates fans in the streets and malls since arriving in the country. The Pirates boss has led the club to first place in the league after six games with 11 points, albeit having played a game more than second-placed...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on the future of Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa, who has yet to feature for the club. Makgopa was snapped up by Pirates from Baroka back in July 2021 but remained at Bakgaga on loan for the season despite already breaking...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says it's too early to entertain title talk after Gavin Hunt suggested they're the only team capable of challenging Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates moved to the summit of the 2022/23 DStv Premiership after their narrow 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday...

Orlando Pirates moved to the summit of the DStv Premiership table after a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening. Pirates started the game like a house on fire and took the lead as early as the third minute when Zakhele Lepasa sprinted down the...