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Kaizer Chiefs remained top of the table after playing to a 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch FC while Orlando Pirates were held to a 2-2 draw by Cape Town City and Mamelodi Sundowns narrowly beat Polokwane City 1-0. Chiefs shared the spoils with defending champions Stellenbosch in a hot afternoon at...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has outlined how positional switch for the likes of Patrick Maswanganyi, Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota was key in getting the much-needed goal in the second half against Polokwane City. The Buccaneers narrowed the gap on leaders Mamelodi Sundowns to 12 points after being...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has labelled his side’s victory over Polokwane City in the league as an extraordinary result especially in relation to the title chase. Pirates narrowly defeated Rise and Shine 1-0 at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium to reduce the gap at the top of the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits playing at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium required an ugly game but hailed his squad for the consistency they have developed. Pirates made it three from three wins to move 12 points off leaders Mamelodi Sundowns - with three games in hand over...

Orlando Pirates were made to sweat for their 1-0 victory over Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership with Nkosinathi Sibisi the difference at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The result saw them remain in second position on the log with 46 points in 20 matches narrowing the...

Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting lineups for the Betway Premiership battle at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.  City ended their eight match winless last weekend beating struggling Richards Bay 3-1. Rise and Shine find themselves in sixth place with 34 points after 23 matches. Head coach Phuti...

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has reacted without shock following Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro's decision to quit the club, saying they have themselves to blame after letting slip of top spot in the second round. With his original three-year deal set to expire, the Spaniard opted not to...

Marumo Gallants head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has maintained his ambition to pull off another upset in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals against defending champions Orlando Pirates. The Bloemfontein-based outfit will once again renew their 'rivalry' in what many deems as David vs Goliath. The two sides have already faced off against...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has revealed he opted to announce his decision to leave the club in June to allow the Buccaneers enough time to plan for his successor. On Thursday, Pirates sent shockwaves through the local football fraternity after announcing Riveiro's decision not to extend his in...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has broken his silence on his exit at the end of the season, insisiting he is fully focussed on the next match. The Buccaneers shocked many in the local football fraternity on Thursday, announcing that Riveiro will leave the club upon the expiry of...