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Grobbelaar On Pirates-Downs Change Room Issue

Stadium Management South Africa Chief Executive Officer Bertie Grobbelaar has clarified the change room issue that occurred on Sunday afternoon between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. The game between Pirates and Sundowns was delayed by around six minutes after Sundowns had to use a distanced change room, which delayed their...

Riveiro – What Wins Means For Pirates Title Chase

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits they cannot afford any slip ups if they have any realistic chance for the league title against Mamelodi Sundowns. Sundowns are chasing an eighth consecutive league crown and have a 15-point lead despite the 2-1 loss to Pirates on Sunday at FNB Stadium. ALSO...

Riveiro On Back-Three Decision & Line-up Change

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has praised his squad for executing his tactical switch to a 3-4-2-1 to perfection in the 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates' initial line-up looked to have 4-2-2-2 formation with Boitumelo Radiopane up front with Evidence Makgopa but was seemingly altered before the deadline...

Broos Not Happy With Pirates As Tito Replaced Late

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says he's a bit angry over the Patrick Maswanganyi withdrawal which was only confirmed last night. 'Tito' has become a regular feature in the senior national team, making the last five camps and scoring goals in each of his last two games as they...

Khanye Hails Pirates Star As The Difference

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has singled out Orlando Pirates star player Relebohile Mofokeng as the difference following their 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium. Despite experiencing a dip in form of late, 'Rele' netted a brace inside five minutes before Khuliso Mudau scored a consolation late on...

Mbokazi – We Knew They Were Not Going To Come Out Alive

Orlando Pirates teenager Mbekezeli Mbokazi has opened up after his Man of the Match display in their first win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the league since 2020. Mbokazi was about 14-years-old the last time Pirates beat the reigning champions in a league fixture under then head coach Josef Zinnbauer but...

Pirates Keep Title Hopes Alive & Downs Back To Winning Ways

Orlando Pirates hammered SuperSport United to move third while Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning form with a narrow win over AmaZulu in Sunday's DStv Diski Challenge ties. The Buccaneers fell behind as early as the 11th minute courtesy of of Siviwe Magidigidi before Tshepo Mhlambi equalized for Pirates after half...

Riveiro Reacts To Crucial Win Over Downs

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has hailed his side for executing the game plan to perfection, aided by finally scoring the first goal in a clash against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers cut their gap to 15 points in the Betway Premiership, having four games in hand over their title...

Mofokeng On The Double Over Downs To Offer Title Race Lifeline

Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns to keep their title race hopes alive in their Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Relebohile Mofokeng netted two goals in the opening five minutes as Pirates came out the blocks quicker with a altered 3-4-2-1 system. ALSO READ:...

Pirates & Sundowns XI Announced 

The starting line-ups for today's top-of-the-table Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium have been announced.  It's been one month and eight days since Pirates got hammered by Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium by 4-1. The Buccaneers will have to get revenge today, as it...

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