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Orlando Pirates have confirmed that former captain Olisa Ndah is back in contention after his long-term injury, while Deano van Rooyen remains doubtful. Ndah, 27, last featured for the Buccaneers in September 2024 after picking up a tibia and fibula fracture, which ruled him out for the rest of the...

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has critiqued Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s substitution of Patrick Maswanganyi in the MTN8 semi-final 2nd leg match against Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates came into the game with a 1-1 draw from the first leg and the coach started 'Tito' before hauling him off for...

Betway Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season Sipho Chaine reckons winning the MTN8 semifinals is not enough as they eye a record fourth title on the trot. The Buccaneers rallied from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns before advancing to the final after a 4-1 penalty...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has given a word of praise on the calibre of Sipho Mbule, saying he brings a wealth of experience with them. Mbule, 27, has won three trophies with former club Mamelodi Sundowns - two League titles and the African Football League and speaking to iDiski...

Orlando Pirates winger Kamogelo Sebelebele is already targeting his first gold medal after his heroics in the MTN8 semis. Just like he did in the first leg, Sebelebele once again scored as the Buccaneers rallied from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw before eventually winning 4-1 on penalties...

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker says facing Orlando Pirates again in the MTN8 final will not be about redemption as his side will treat it like a new game. Stellies secured a place in the final after drawing 1-1 with Sekhukhune United in the semi-final 2nd leg at the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the immense pressure he's been under in recent weeks has a tinge of discrimination and expressed his elation for the players, staff and management after reaching the MTN8 final. Pirates' back-to-back defeats in the league against Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants put the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his first-half substitution of Patrick Maswanganyi. The Buccaneers again conceded first and Sundowns looked in control for large parts of the first interval. ALSO READ: Barker On Pirates Taking Stellies Players & Staff Official: Young Pirates Striker Lands New Club Ouaddou, who had just made...

Orlando Pirates secured their place 2025 MTN8 final after a win in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 aggregate scoreline over two legs. Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou made the bold decision to bring Patrick Maswangayi back into the XI after resting him during their 1-0 win over Stellenbosch. He’s come...

Young Orlando Pirates striker Siphamandla Msezane, who won the DDC Golden Boot last season, is one 13 new signings unveiled by Casric Stars. Casric, who were in the playoffs last season but missed out to Orbit COLLEGE, will attempt to go on better this term. On Saturday, the club announced several...