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‘I achieved everything’- Mandla Ncikazi reveals reason why he left Orlando Pirates
Mandla Ncikazi believes returning to Golden Arrows will give him the opportunity to rediscover the challenges that drive him as a coach.
Abdeslam Ouaddou makes bold prediction about Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Thapelo Mokobodi has all the qualities to become one of South Africa’s finest midfielders.
‘They Need Time’- Fernando Da Cruz Opens Up on Khanyisa Mayo and Etiosa Ighodaro’s Slow Start at Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has explained why Khanyisa Mayo and Etiosa Ighodaro are yet to establish themselves as regular starters.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Ouaddou admits Hotto experiment failed but urges crictics to let him do his job
Abdeslam Ouaddou has acknowledged that his tactical gamble with Deon Hotto did not work as planned against Kaizer Chiefs, despite Orlando Pirates emerging with a 2-1 victory in Saturday’s Soweto derby.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Moremi strikes decisive blow as Pirates edge Chiefs in Soweto derby
Orlando Pirates emerged from a fiercely contested Soweto derby with a 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday, Tshepang Moremi delivering the decisive moment to secure bragging rights for the Buccaneers.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Sibisi backs Pirates youngsters to embrace Soweto derby challenge
Nkosinathi Sibisi believes Orlando Pirates’ emerging talent has the quality and maturity to handle the intensity of Saturday’s Soweto derby, with the captain confident the occasion can provide valuable preparation for the club’s forthcoming CAF Champions League campaign.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Ouaddou embraces Pirates favourites tag but warns Chiefs pose big derby threat
Abdeslam Ouaddou has urged Orlando Pirates to embrace the expectations that come with being Premiership champions, while warning that their status as favourites will count for little when they face Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday’s Soweto Derby.
“We Are Confident” – Kaizer Chiefs Head coach Fernando Da Cruz ahead of Soweto Derby
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz is feeling bullish ahead of the Soweto derby against rivals Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
‘I know what I am about and what I am able to produce’- Brandon Petersen Hits Back At Critics Ahead Of Soweto Derby
Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen insists he is not going to let his detractors “define” him.
‘If he can play against TS Galaxy, he can play against Pirates’ – Baloyi backs Dortley for Soweto derby
Kaizer Chiefs legend Brian “Spiderman” Baloyi believes Rushwin Dortley has done enough to earn a starting place in Saturday’s Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates, insisting the defender’s impressive return from injury should give coach Fernando da Cruz the confidence
Carling Knockout Draw Sets Up Familiar Cup Clashes for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will battle the same sides they knocked out of the MTN8 following the Carling Knockout quarter-finals draw on Wednesday.
Five Players Who Could Decide the Soweto Derby Between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates
We take a look at five players who could have the biggest impact on the upcoming Soweto derby between rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium.
‘We Are Going to Win Nothing’ -Abdeslam Ouaddou Sends Strong Warning to Orlando Pirates Despite Carling Knockout Cup Win
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hit out at his team despite a 3-0 Carling Knockout Cup win over Milford on Tuesday.
CARLING KNOCKOUT: Orlando Pirates cruise Pat Milford in dominant 3-0 display
The Buccaneers started strongly and set the tone for encounter with two attempts on goal within the five minutes through Ghampani Lungu and Moremi.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Pirates set to promote Mngomezulu to assistant coach after Ncikazi exit
Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to appoint Mxolisi Mngomezulu as their new assistant coach following Mandla Ncikazi’s departure to Golden Arrows, according to reports.
CARLING KNOCKOUT: Milford ready to embrace underdog role against Pirates in Carling Knockout
Menzi Chili believes Milford FC can make life difficult for Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout Cup, despite acknowledging the gulf in experience between the KwaZulu-Natal side and the defending champion
Orlando Pirates unveil 2026/27 third kit inspired by Soweto
The Buccaneers revealed the limited-edition strip on Saturday evening, adding to their black and gold home jersey and predominantly white away kit for the current campaign.
Bucs Bounce Back: Orlando Pirates Cruise into CAF Champions League Group Stage with Commanding Victory
Orlando Pirates responded in emphatic fashion, securing their place in the CAF Champions League group stage with a dominant performance and convincing victory.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Ncikazi returns to Golden Arrows after Dladla’s departure
Mandla Ncikazi has returned to Lamontville Golden Arrows as head coach, with the Durban club turning to a familiar figure in an attempt to revive their struggling Premiership campaign.
PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Ouaddou refuses to rush Appollis back as Pirates manage winger’s recovery
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has welcomed Oswin Appollis’s return to training but insists the club will not take unnecessary risks with the Bafana Bafana international as a demanding run of fixtures approaches.
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.