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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou frustrated after AmaZulu stalemate
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed his frustration after his side were held to a 1-1 draw with AmaZulu at the Kings Park Stadium on Wednesday. Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring as early as the seventh minute, but the
Orlando Pirates held to draw by AmaZulu in Durban
Orlando Pirates were held to a 1-1 draw against AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday night, dropping points for the first time this season. The Buccaneers made the brighter start and took the lead in the seventh minute
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Ouaddou tells Pirates forwards to ‘wake up’ as Champions League becomes priority
Abdeslam Ouaddou has challenged Orlando Pirates’ strikers to raise their level quickly, warning that the club’s ambitions extend far beyond a promising start to the new domestic season.
MTN8: Orlando Pirates to face Sekhukhune as MTN8 semi-final draw is made
Defending champions Orlando Pirates will face Sekhukhune United in the semi-finals of the 2026 MTN8, while Mamelodi Sundowns have been drawn against Golden Arrows.
MTN8: Ouaddou insists results come first as Pirates chase fifth straight MTN8 crown
Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates will not compromise on results as he manages a changing squad in pursuit of a fifth consecutive MTN8 title.
Orlando Pirates Kick Off MTN8 Title Defence Against Durban City
Orlando Pirates begin the defence of their MTN8 title with a home match against last season’s Nedbank Cup winners Durban City.
Nkosinathi Sibisi backs Orlando Pirates to secure fifth consecutive MTN8
Pirates, who have dominated South Africa’s premier knockout competition by winning the last four editions, welcome Durban City to Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon with another piece of history within reach.
Former Orlando Pirates Striker Tshegofatso Mabasa Opens Up On ‘Confusing’ Ouaddou Snub
Former Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa admits he struggled to understand why he was sidelined by head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou last season.
Neo Rapoo ‘privileged and blessed’ to play for Orlando Pirates
Neo Rapoo says it is a privilege to play for Orlando Pirates after making his debut in the 2-0 opening-day win over Milford FC last weekend. The 20-year-old former SuperSport United Academy graduate joined the Buccaneers from Siwelele this
Former Orlando Pirates Striker Tshegofatso Mabasa Completes Move To Moroccan Club RS Berkane
Moroccan Botola Pro League defending champions Maghreb de Fes confirmed the signing of South African striker Tshegofatso Mabasa ahead of the 2026/27 season.
‘Let’s Not Put Much Pressure’ – Happy Jele Urges Patience as Pirates Defend Betway Premiership Title
The former captain says balancing domestic and continental commitments will require resilience, depth and mental strength if the club is to enjoy another successful campaign.
‘We Refused to Be Intimidated’-Xanti Pupuma sees promise in Milford FC despite defeat to Orlando Pirates
The KwaZulu-Natal outfit marked their top-flight debut with a defeat to the Buccaneers, leaving them at the foot of the Betway Premiership table without a point after the opening round of fixtures.
Appollis and Moremi fire Orlando Pirates to winning Betway Premiership start
Orlando Pirates had a comfortable 2-0 victory over Milford FC in their opening Betway Premiership match of the season. The Buccaneers controlled much of the contest and deserved all three points thanks to goals from Oswin Appollis in the
Relebohile Mofokeng hailed after heroics in Union Saint-Gilloise Super Cup triumph
Relebohile Mofokeng stepped up under pressure to score the decisive penalty after coming off the bench with Royal Union Saint-Gilloise trailing 1-0 against Club Brugge. Kevin Mac Allister had earlier restored parity in the 77th minute, forcing the contest
Biggest transfers and signings ahead of the new PSL campaign
We take a look at some of the biggest South African transfer news ahead of the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign. The new season kicks-off this weekend for most sides besides Marumo Gallants and Mamelodi Sundowns,
CONFIRMED: Thapelo Mokobodi Joins Orlando Pirates from Stellenbosch FC
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the signing of midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi from Stellenbosch FC as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.
Abdeslam Ouaddou: ‘The Awards Are Another Motivation to Go Higher’
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his players are motivated to defend their title after winning a number of accolades at the PSL awards dinner.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Pirates signed Pedersen to sharpen attack, explains Ouaddou
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has said the signing of Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen was driven by the club’s determination to improve their finishing ahead of the new Betway Premiership season.
‘I Couldn’t Pass Up The Opportunity’- Sebastian Pedersen Opens Up On Orlando Pirates Move
Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen says he jumped at the opportunity to move to South Africa and join Betway Premiership Champions Orlando Pirates.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Orlando Pirates dominate PSL Awards as Mofokeng claims top honour
Orlando Pirates capped a remarkable PSL campaign by sweeping the major honours at the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League Awards, underlining the dominance that delivered a domestic treble last season.
Orlando Pirates Football Club, often known as “The Buccaneers,” is a South African professional football club based in Orlando, Soweto. The club plays in the PSL and was founded in 1937 as Orlando Boys Club.
Orlando Pirates are the first club since the inception of the Premier Soccer League in 1996 to have won three major trophies in a single season back-to-back, having won the domestic league ABSA Premiership, the domestic cup Nedbank Cup, and the Top 8 Cup MTN8 during the ABSA Premiership 2010–11 season.
During the ABSA Premiership 2011–12 season, The Buccaneers went on another trophy haul lifting the domestic league ABSA Premiership, the League Cup Telkom Knockout, and the Top 8 Cup MTN 8.
They are one of only two South African teams with Mamelodi Sundowns to win the CAF Champions League, which they won in 1995 and were runners-up of the 2013 CAF Champions League.
They are also the runners-up of the 2015 and 2021–2022 CAF Confederations Cup.
In total Orlando Pirates have appeared in 4 Confederation of African Football finals, which is more continental finals than any other Premier Soccer League side.
Pirates have won 9 league titles and 37 trophies in total including 10 South African cup trophies.