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Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has addressed the jeers he got from the club’s fans just before scoring in Orlando this past weekend saying he doesn’t pay much attention to them. Mbatha lost possession during some moments in the CAF Champions League Group C encounter against CR Belouizdad which fans...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained his reaction with the club's fans after Thalente Mbatha lost possession in some moments during the game. The Buccaneers booked their place in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League after a 2-1 win over Algerian giants CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium...

Orlando Pirates have given an injury update on their squad and confirmed that captain Olisa Ndah will be sidelined for the rest of the year. The Buccaneers can look back at a near perfect start to 2024/25, which saw them lift their third successive MTN8 trophy, qualify for the CAF...

It’s the MTN8 Final this weekend. In this special edition, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Thalente Mbatha about the big game on Saturday and his incredible national team start. Rob Delport chatted to Stellenbosch star Sage Stephens whose goalkeeping heroics played a big role in...

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has praised Thalente Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng for their heroics from the bench against South Sudan. South Africa were drawing 2-2 with the hosts in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier when Hugo Broos made some crucial changes by bringing on...

Hugo Broos has explained Thalente Mbatha’s first call-up to the senior national team, saying he is the type of player he and his technical team had been looking for, for a while. The Orlando Pirates midfielder is one of the new faces called up by Broos for the upcoming 2025...

On-loan Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has provided an update on his future with his loan stint set to come to an end on June 30. The 24-year-old is currently on loan at the Buccaneers from SuperSport United until the end of June, though Bucs have an option to further...

Orlando Pirates look to exercise the buying option on SuperSport United midfielder Thalente Mbatha, as he continues to impress at the Bucs. The surprise move of Mbatha from United to Pirates happened in January after Bucs settled on a loan with option to buy with Matsatsantsa. The 24-year-old played only...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says he is inspired by the words of his coach Jose Riveiro each time he steps out in black and white. Mbatha has admitted that he has found his loan move to the Buccaneers a surprising one as he wasn’t even a regular starter at...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has spoken about the conversations he and his teammates had with coach Jose Riveiro that inspired the comeback against Kaizer Chiefs, in the recent Soweto derby.The 24-year-old was part of the Pirates side that came back twice to defeat Chiefs 3-2 in DStv Premiership...