Orlando Pirates

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…

Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates challenged by Siyanda Hlangabeza of AmaZulu during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, on 12 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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…

Abdeslami Ouaddou, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the MTN8 2026 football match between Orlando Pirates and Durban City at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 08 August 2026 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Local PSL 1 day ago

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.

Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates Yanela Mbuthuma, Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi of Orlando Pirates during the MTN8 2026 football match between Orlando Pirates and Durban City at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 08 August 2026 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Local MTN8 3 days ago

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.

Local MTN8 4 days ago

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 during the 2025 MTN8 Final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 13 September 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local MTN8 PSL August 8, 2026

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.

Local MTN8 PSL August 7, 2026

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.

Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 30 September 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Local PSL August 6, 2026

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.

Local PSL August 5, 2026

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…

Tshegofatso Mabasa of Stellenbosch FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Durban City and Stellenbosch FC at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban on 08 May 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Local August 4, 2026

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.