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Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi says his 'heart was sore' over the Monnapule Saleng leaving on loan to Orbit College but is hopeful he returns to the club and back to his best. Saleng, 27, returned to Orbit College, where he started his journey towards professional football, on loan, after...

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says he would rather win the league than Defender of the Season and stated it's a collective effort from the squad to be recognised as such. Sibisi, 29, beat off Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns) and Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch) for the honour at the 2025 Premier...

Orlando Pirates legend Albert Mahlangu has delved into what he told the club's new players during their induction late last month. Sipho Mbule,Tshepang Moremi, Sihle Nduli, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Masindi Nemtajela, Nkosikhona Ndaba and Yanela Mbuthuma enjoyed an induction tour that included a visit to Pirates' training facility, their...

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict Tso Vilakazi has given his predictions on who will finish inside the top three for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.   Mamelodi Sundowns have won the title for an unprecedented eight seasons in a row with Orlando Pirates finishing second for the last three campaigns...

Orlando Pirates legend Albert Mahlangu reckons that based on last season’s performances and recruitments made so far, the Buccaneers will be their own competition next season. Pirates reached two domestic cup finals last season and won one, reached the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League and finished second in the...

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has predicted that Mamelodi Sundowns will once again win the Betway Premiership, with Orlando Pirates coming in second. Meanwhile, he believes Eric Tinkler will break into the top three based on the signings Babina Noko have made, arguing that Stellenbosch FC have lost too many...

Zakhele Lepasa has opened up on the Orlando Pirates Series, Giants, set to premiere this evening on SuperSport and what fans can expect from it. The mini-series that will be broadcasted over the next month goes deep into the lives of the players and behind the scenes footage of the...

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa says he's targeting to break the club's all-time scoring record before the Africa Cup of Nations. Mabasa, 28, has scored 46 goals in 167 games across all competitions for the club, leaving him just six goals off legendary midfielder Benedict Vilakazi's 52. ALSO READ: Granada Coach...

Orlando Pirates legend Bruce Ramokgadi reckons that his former side need a player of Lucas Ribeiro's calibre who can create good situations for his fellow teammates. Ramokgadi, who was part of the 1995 Bucs team that won the CAF Champions League spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo about...

Former Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa says there were moments where it felt he would not overcome his injury that ruled him out for over a year. Lepasa, 28, has endured a couple of years of mixed fortunes, having gone out on loan to SuperSport United, broke into the Bafana...