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PSL Transfer Tracker: All the Done Deals for 2025/26 Betway Premiership
With the 2024/25 PSL season officially wrapped up, clubs across South Africa have wasted no time in reshaping their squads for the upcoming campaign.
Sihle Nduli bids farewell to Stellenbosch after joining Orlando Pirates
Sihle Nduli has penned a heart-warming message to his former team Stellenbosch FC after leaving the club to join Orlando Pirates.
Lucas Radebe backs Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng for move abroad
Lucas Radebe South African football legend, has given his full backing to Relebohile Mofokeng, urging the Orlando Pirates starlet to pursue a move abroad.
Discussion: South Africa’s Big Three Clubs Make Bold Moves
There’s no sitting still for South African football fans as Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs shake up the landscape ahead of the new season.
Breaking: Betway Premiership Runners-Up Orlando Pirates Unveil Seven New Signings
After weeks of swirling rumors and dominating football social media, Orlando Pirates Football Club has officially confirmed the acquisition of seven new players as they prepare for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
Cooking Up a Storm: Orlando Pirates Snatch Sipho “MasterChef” Mbule from Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates have officially announced the signing of highly sought-after midfielder Sipho Mbule, effectively snatching him from under the nose of bitter Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs.
Top 5: Here are five things you may not know about Orlando Pirates’ head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou
Orlando Pirates made a surprising announcement on Monday, naming Moroccan Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach.
BREAKING: Orlando Pirates Appoint Abdeslam Ouaddou as New Head Coach
Orlando Pirates have officially announced Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach, taking the helm for the upcoming 2025/26 season.
BREAKING NEWS: Orlando Pirates Bolster Attack with Bafana Bafana Winger
In a significant turn of events, Soweto giants Orlando Pirates have officially confirmed the acquisition of highly-rated AmaZulu FC winger Tshepang Moremi.
Kaizer Chiefs legend confirms overseas interest for Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng
Kaizer Chiefs legend Tsepo Masilela has confirmed receiving a call from his former team enquiring whether or not Relebohile Mofokeng would be a good fit for the club.
TRANSFER NEWS: Orlando Pirates secure striker Yanela Mbuthuma
Orlando Pirates have reportedly bolstered their attacks with highly-rated striker Yanela Mbuthuma from Richards Bay FC.
Bolton Wanderers confirm friendly match with Orlando Pirates in Spain
English outfit Bolton have confirmed a pre-season friendly against Orlando Pirates, set to take place in Marbella, Spain, on Friday, 11 July.
Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane backed to shine at Kaizer Chiefs
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Mpho Makola has praised Kaizer Chiefs’ decision to sign Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane.
Top Three: Stellenbosch Joins Elite as Orlando Pirates Edge Mamelodi Sundowns in Latest African Club Rankings
In a notable shake-up of the continental football hierarchy, Orlando Pirates have surpassed perennial South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the latest African club rankings released by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS).
Jose Riveiro says Orlando Pirates exit due to wanting a new challenge
Jose Riveiro has set the record straight regarding his decision to leave Orlando Pirates for Egyptian giants Al Ahly, stating that he wanted a new challenge.
Transfer News: Bafana Bafana Star Sinoxolo Kwayiba Hints at Blockbuster PSL Move
Chippa United’s standout midfielder, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, is openly expressing his ambition for a significant transfer ahead of the upcoming season, fueled by his recent Man of the Match performance for Bafana Bafana.
Percy Tau open to signing for Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates or Sundowns
Percy Tau has stated that he is willing to consider offers from any PSL clubs, not only the so-called “big three” of Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, or Sundowns.
Transfer Shake-Up: Orlando Pirates Release Key Defenders, Kaizer Chiefs Eyeing Free Agent Thabiso Monyane
Orlando Pirates have officially commenced their squad overhaul for the upcoming season, announcing the departure of two established full-backs, Paseka Mako and academy product Thabiso Monyane.
Rulani Mokwena on Orlando Pirates return, ‘Of course, I would consider it’
The departure of Jose Riveiro from Orlando Pirates has left fans speculating on who will take over the hot seat. Among the names topping that list is Rulani Mokwena. The highly decorated mentor has opened up on a possible return to the Sea Robbers.
Jose Riveiro insists he has no plans to sign Orlando Pirates
New Al Ahly head coach Jose Riveiro says he won’t raid Orlando Pirates out of respect for his former club.
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.