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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that Evidence Makgopa and Thalente Mbatha are available for Saturday's Soweto Derby. Makgopa, 25, has been one of Pirates' key players under Ouaddou this season but he missed the last two games - defeats against Mamelodi Sundowns and Casric Stars in the...

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has praised Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha saying the player has proved to be the engine for his side. Mbatha put in a Man of the Match performance in their 4-1 demolition Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the last 32 round of the Nedbank Cup in...

After taking a slender lead into halftime, Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has revealed what coach Abdeslam Ouaddou told them before they came out and completed the rout. Mbatha netted the Buccaneers' second goal and was named Man of the Match as they thumped Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 4-1 at the...

Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha says there isn’t much pressure for his side after losing to Egypt in their AFCON’s second group-stage match. South Africa were handed a 1-0 defeat by 10-man Egypt at the Stade Adrar in Agadir on Friday evening. Hugo Broos’ troops will be aiming for a positive...

Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has named Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha as his favourite player with the long-range shots he unleashes. The 25-year-old lanky attacker was a key figure for the Buccaneers under Jose Riveiro in the past two seasons but has somewhat been relegated to...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits the inconsistent game time of midfielders Sipho Mbule and Thalente Mbatha is something he is monitoring closely. Mbule and Mbatha have become regular names in Broos' selections of late but have been victims of an over inflated squad at Pirates this season. ALSO READ:...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says two key omissions from the squad were tactical decisions and rotation of the squad. Ahead of their second leg CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie, where they needed to overturn a 3-0 loss against St Eloi Lupopo; Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has likened Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha to former FC Barcelona star Paulinho, following an impressive performance with Bafana Bafana. Mbatha was part of the team that beat Lesotho 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Free State Stadium on Friday night. ALSO...

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 midfielder Thalente Mbatha says playing for the club has changed his life in a good way while it also has its disadvantages. Mbatha joined Pirates on loan from the now defunct SuperSport United two seasons ago before earning himself a long-term contract at the Buccaneers last season playing...