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Keagan Buchanan reveals extra motivation for Bucs win

Cape Town Spurs midfielder Keagan Buchanan has revealed his side were given some extra motivation to win their first points of the season. After eight successive DStv Premiership losses, goals from Lubeni Haukongo (3') and Jarrod Moroole (36') secured a…

Cape Town Spurs secure first win of the season at home to Orlando Pirates

Cape Town Spurs recorded a shock 2-1 DStv Premiership win over Orlando Pirates on Wednesday for their first points of the new season. Lubeni Haukongo opened the scoring at the Cape Town Stadium after just three minutes ahead of…

Local PSL October 31, 2023

Orlando Pirates’ Jose Riveiro stays committed despite points drop

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro remains unwavering in his determination to address the team's recent point losses in the DStv Premiership. Despite a less than stellar run, he asserts that he's well aware of the issues plaguing his side…

Local PSL October 25, 2023

DStv Premiership: AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates play to goalless draw

AmaZulu were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Orlando Pirates in their DStv Premiership clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday night. Despite an eager midweek crowd of over 11,000 fans, the match yielded no goals. Both…

Local PSL October 24, 2023

AmaZulu looking to claim another big scalp in the form of Orlando Pirates

AmaZulu FC will be looking to down another Soweto giant in the form of Orlando Pirates when they meet at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday evening in DStv Premiership action. Usuthu claimed the scalp of Kaizer Chiefs in their…

PSL Local October 23, 2023

AmaZulu’s Pablo Franco frustrated by Orlando Pirates fixture change

AmaZulu FC's head coach, Pablo Franco, finds himself grappling with the PSL's recent decision to reschedule their league showdown against Orlando Pirates. The encounter, initially postponed due to the MTN8 final, is now set to take place at Moses…

Local PSL October 23, 2023

Thembinkosi Lorch grateful for Orlando Pirates return

Thembinkosi Lorch expressed his delight at making a successful return for Orlando Pirates in their Carling Knockout Cup victory over Cape Town Spurs on Friday. A 60th minute penalty from Tapelo Xoki and a 65th minute Kermit Erasmus goal…

Local PSL October 19, 2023

Favourites tag doesn’t phase Orlando Pirates, says Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro accepts that his side head into the Carling Knockout Cup as competition favourites. The Buccaneers have already scooped this season's MTN8 trophy. They also won the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup in Riveiro's first season…

All news International October 12, 2023

Orlando Pirates stars depart for October internationals

Five Orlando Pirates players have departed the Bucs camp to join their respective national teams ahead of a series of international friendlies taking place later in the week. Ghana and South Africa resume preparations for the 2026 FIFA World…

Local PSL October 11, 2023

Vasili Manousakis hails ‘good draw’ as Cape Town Spurs paired with Orlando Pirates

Cape Town Spurs are looking forward to testing themselves against Orlando Pirates in the upcoming Carling Black Label Knockout. The newly-promoted DStv Premiership team have endured a woeful start to the current season, losing all eight of their opening…