Orlando Pirates

Evidence Makgopa double inspires Pirates to victory over Polokwane

Orlando Pirates triumphed 3-0 over Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership, as Evidence Makgopa's late brace shone at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The match started with Pirates asserting their dominance, enjoying 64% possession in the first half but…

Deano Van Rooyen delighted with Orlando Pirates’ start to the season

Deano Van Rooyen was delighted to have made his league debut for Orlando Pirates in the 2-1 Betway Premiership defeat of Chippa United.

Local PSL September 24, 2024

Orlando Pirates set to face in-form Polokwane City in Betway Premiership clash

Orlando Pirates will take on an in-form Polokwane City side in Tuesday's Betway Premiership match at the historic Orlando Stadium in Soweto. The Buccaneers had to fight hard to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Botswana's Jwaneng Galaxy in…

Local September 22, 2024

Disciplined Orlando Pirates progress to the Caf Champions League group stage

Orlando Pirates overcame Jwaneng Galaxy 1-0 in their second leg encounter at Orlando Stadium on Saturday to qualify for the CAF Champions League group stage.

Local PSL September 20, 2024

Jose Riveiro: Fixture congestion not a problem for Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro isn't overly concerned by the club's intensive schedule as they prepare to face Jwaneng Galaxy on Saturday. While most clubs are gearing up for just their second Betway Premiership match of the new season,…

Local PSL September 19, 2024

Jose Riveiro: Important points, good start with a victory

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro admitted it was important to pick up all three points from their Betway Premiership opener against Chippa United. The Soweto giants found themselves a goal down to a 22nd-minute Andile Jali strike at the…

Local PSL September 19, 2024

Orlando Pirates come from behind to edge Chippa in league opener

Monnapule Saleng's late winner rescues Orlando Pirates in a come-from-behind win over Chippa in Betway Premiership season opener. Andile Jali returned to haunt his former club, scoring a stunning long-range strike to give the visitors the lead midway through…

Local PSL September 18, 2024

Paseka Mako returns from long-term injury

Orlando Pirates have welcomed the return of Paseka Mako from injury. The 30-year-old left-back has been sidelined for almost a year, having sustained knee ligament damage while on international duty last October. Mako was making his South Africa debut…

Local September 18, 2024

PREVIEW: ORLANDO PIRATES VS CHIPPA UNITED

Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United | Wednesday September 18 | Orlando Stadium | Kick-off 19:30 All eyes will be on Orlando Stadium when Orlando Pirates battles Chippa United in their league opener on Wednesday evening. The four-time league champions…

Report: Orlando Pirates secure Innocent Maela replacement amidst player transition

Local September 16, 2024

Innocent Maela hits 200 games milestone with Orlando Pirates

Innocent Maela has played for Bucs 200 times