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Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has drawn closer to the all-time goal scoring record after bagging a brace in their 3-0 win over Lioli FC in their 1st preliminary round CAF Champions League qualifier at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Last season's semi-finalists were playing in the Free State,...

Orlando Pirates confirmed their starting lineup for the CAF Champions League against Lesotho side Lioli FC at the Toyota Stadium.  Pirates' Champions League journey starts today against the champions of Lesotho as they Buccaneers play their first official match since winning the MTN8 a week ago.  Pirates went as far as...

Orlando Pirates has stressed respect for Lioli FC, their opponents in the first leg of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round on Saturday. The Buccaneers are aiming for another deep run in the competition this season after reaching the semifinals in the last campaign, where they were eliminated by Pyramids. The...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has revealed what he admires about the club’s head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. The French-Moroccan coach took over the reins at the Buccaneers after Jose Riveiro's departure at the end of the previous season. ALSO READ: Ncikazi Reveals Which Pirates Star Riveiro Wanted At Al Ahly Ouaddou...

Kaizer Chiefs and Richards Bay aim to keep their perfect start of the season ahead of match day three in this weekend's DStv Diski Challenge ties.  Solomon Mahlangu Stadium is the place to be this coming weekend with Orlando Pirates facing Chippa United to kick off the things. Buccaneers are...

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has spoken glowingly of Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung, along with high-ranking officials from both Bucs and Mamelodi Sundowns. The French-Moroccan coach was speaking after winning the MTN8 last week, offering high praise for the leadership across the South African football landscape. ALSO READ: Ncikazi...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has revealed that Jose Riveiro wanted to take Mbekezeli Mbokazi with him to Al Ahly. The Spanish coach left the Buccaneers at the end of the previous season, ending a three-year successful stint that was marked by an impressive haul of five trophies...

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that some players have retained last season's CAF Champions League jersey numbers while others will don new ones different from those assigned to them on the domestic front. The Buccaneers resume their continental journey this coming weekend when they face Lesotho outfit Lioli in the opening...

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine believes the club sent a powerful message out there after clinching a historic fourth consecutive MTN8 title this past weekend.  The Buccaneers secured their first piece of silverware for the season with a 3-0 triumph over Stellenbosch at a packed Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ:...

Esperance Sportive de Tunis have failed in their pursuit for Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa. The 25-year-old striker has long been on the radar of the Tunisian giants, who made an official approach to Pirates as they look to land a replacement for Brazilian Rodrigo Rodrigues - who has returned...