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Ndah eyes Betway Premiership lifeline after Orlando Pirates exit
Olisa Ndah is eager to remain in the Betway Premiership, says agent Mike Makaab, following the player’s recent exit from Orlando Pirates. The 28-year-old centre-back asked to leave the Buccaneers despite still having time left on his contract. Ndah

AmaZulu remain focused on top‑four finish despite loss to Orlando Pirates
Usuthu were beaten 2-0 by the league leaders at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with Relebohile Mofokeng breaking the deadlock before goalkeeper Darren Johnson accidentally turned the ball into his own net

Abdeslam Ouaddou Demands Stronger PSL Contest as Orlando Pirates Gather Momentum
The Bucs boss stressed that strong rivalries are essential to keep fans engaged and maintain the league’s excitement.

BEST IN THE LAND: ZWANE BOWS TO ORLANDO PIRATES AFTER STATEMENT VICTORY
AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has labelled Orlando Pirates “the best team in the country” following their clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday night. The Buccaneers claimed a comfortable 2-0 victory, a result that propelled them to the top

Gavin Hunt admits Kaizer Chiefs can win Betway Premiership ahead of Nedbank Cup clash
Stellenbosch coach Gavin Hunt admits it is a bad time to face an in-form Kaizer Chiefs in their Nedbank Cup last 32 clash.

Betway Premiership: Pirates reclaim top spot after defeating AmaZulu
Orlando Pirates moved back to the summit of the Betway Premiership standings after recording a 2-0 victory against Amazulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

‘We need to keep our feet on the ground’ – Zwane
AmaZulu welcome Orlando Pirates to Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday night for a crucial Betway Premiership clash that could reshape the title race.

Orlando Pirates’ title hopes face stern AmaZulu test
Orlando Pirates’ Betway Premiership title ambitions will be under serious scrutiny on Tuesday night when they travel to Durban to face an in-form AmaZulu.

Relebohile Mofokeng hails vital three points after Orlando Pirates’ win against Magesi
Orlando Pirates attacker Relebohile Mofokeng lauded his teammates after scooping the Man of the Match award in the 2-0 Betway Premiership win over Magesi.

Orlando Pirates surge back to second after dominant Magesi victory
Orlando Pirates reclaim second spot with convincing win over Magesi

Title-chasing Orlando Pirates target victory over Magesi
Orlando Pirates will be looking to make a return to the Betway Premiership summit with all three points at the Orlando Amstel Arena against Magesi.

Business as Usual for Seema as Pirates Target Top Spot
Lebone Seema says Orlando Pirates must keep plugging away to achieve their aims of securing their first South African top-flight title since the 2011/12 season.

Nkosinathi Sibisi: Games in Hand Offer No Title Guarantees
Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has urged caution as the Buccaneers prepare to face Magesi in a Betway Premiership clash on 31 January, warning that having games in hand does not automatically translate into success in the title race.

Glody Lilepo strike lifts Kaizer Chiefs above Orlando Pirates with Marumo Gallants win
Kaizer Chiefs climbed above arch-rivals Orlando Pirates into second place on the Betway Premiership table after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Marumo Gallants. The decisive moment came in the 67th minute when Glody Lilepo produced a thunderbolt from the

Mamelodi Sundowns’ Khuliso Mudau breaks silence on rumoured Orlando Pirates move
Mamelodi Sundowns’ Khuliso Mudau breaks silence on rumoured Orlando Pirates move

Eric Tinkler applauds defensive grit after draw with Orlando Pirates
Eric Tinkler applauds defensive grit after draw with Orlando Pirates

Sekhukhune United target Betway Premiership contenders Orlando Pirates
Sekhukhune United will look to return to winning ways when they host Orlando Pirates in a Betway Premiership encounter at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

Pirates’ Ouaddou on Mofokeng: ‘He can imbalance any team in the world’
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has heaped praise on Relebohile Mofokeng, singling out the 21-year-old as the player who has impressed him most since he took charge of the Buccaneers. Ouaddou replaced fan-favourite José Riveiro at the start

Betway Prem: Ex-Pirates defender Jooste savours victorious Stellenbosch debut
Former Orlando Pirates player Wayde Jooste revealed he was “a bit emotional” after celebrating a winning start with Stellenbosch, as the Cape Winelands outfit secured a 1-0 triumph over Sekhukhune United in Polokwane.

Opinion: Kaitano Tembo confident Msendami will thrive at Orlando Pirates
Kaitano Tembo has expressed faith that Daniel Msendami will reach his full potential at Orlando Pirates, insisting that the fierce competition for places within the squad will push the winger to elevate his game.
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.