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Jose Riveiro has given an update on the condition of Zakhele Lepasa and responded to rumours of a fallout after the Orlando Pirates striker left the Bafana Bafana camp on Saturday. There had been speculation of a fallout after Lepasa's sudden Bafana departure, but the national team later explained it...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has vehemently denied there was a fallout with striker Zakhele Lepasa before his withdrawal from the national team. Lepasa, 26, has been a regular feature in the national team under Broos over the last 12 months and looks to be part of a trio...

Zakhele Lepasa’s absence from Bafana Bafana for the trip to the Ivory Coast has been explained by the camp. Lepasa, who featured as a substitute against eSwatini on Friday, did not make the journey to West Africa and now the South African camp has given the reasons. Speaking to SAFA media,...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained the incredible run of form of Zakhele Lepasa that's seen him net nine goals in his first seven games this season. Lepasa was loaned out last January after failing to solidify his place in the starting line-up under the Spaniard and went...

Orlando Pirates secured a 2-0 win over Cape Town City courtesy of a stunning Zakhele Lepasa strike in their DStv Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening. Pirates were brimming with confidence after their back-to-back wins over Djbal in the CAF Champions League with Lepasa netting three of the...

Orlando Pirates eased into the 2nd round of the CAF Champions League qualifiers with a 4-0 aggregate win over Djabal FC. After the 1-0 win in Comoros courtesy of a late winner from Zakhele Lepasa, Pirates were in control of the tie against the minnows at Orlando Stadium. Lepasa had the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has shed light on the overall contribution of Zakhele Lepasa who's been the subject of criticism from supporters before his recent burst of form. Lepasa returned from his six-month loan at SuperSport United where he netted twice for Gavin Hunt but didn't exactly set...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has praised Zakhele Lepasa after he scored his first hat-trick against Sekhukhune United on Saturday. Lepasa netted thrice and even missed a penalty, while also hitting the woodwork twice in Pirates' 5-0 thrashing of Babina Noko. Riveiro is usually sparely with praise for individual players...

Red-hot Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa has sent a message of thanks to club chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza after scoring his first-ever hat-trick for the club. Lepasa and his teammates ran riot against Sekhukhune United in the second half of their MTN8 quart-final, putting four past the visitors. The striker...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed he is baffled by Zakhele Lepasa's struggles at club level, saying he cannot understand why he doesn't play regularly because he always performs for the national team. Lepasa has scored three goals and set up two more in just five games for Bafana,...