Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of Nigerian defender, Olisa Ndah, on the final day of the January transfer window. Ndah's contract with the Soweto giants was due to expire at the end of the season but the club has now revealed that the player requested an early release, to allow him time to secure clearance before the transfer window closed on Thursday evening. In a statement, Pirates said the […]
Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has outlined what his side needs to improve as the Betway Premiership heads into the second half of the season. While Pirates have kept a very good defensive record, conceding only five in 13 league games, they have not been ruthless in front of goal with only 18 goals scored. "Since the beginning of the season, our team did a great job and improved in […]
The iconic Orlando Stadium, home of Soweto giants Orlando Pirates, has officially been renamed the Orlando Amstel Arena. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the stadium on Tuesday, confirming Amstel’s expanded sponsorship to include the venue’s naming rights. Orlando Stadium has served as the Buccaneers’ home ground for more than 65 years. The renaming forms part of a five-year sponsorship agreement between the parties, which was […]
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has criticised Mbekezeli Mbokazi for missing his flight to join the national team camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Mbokazi was expected to arrive at the camp in Pretoria on Tuesday but only arrived on Wednesday afternoon. The delay came after the Pirates players were given an extra day to rest following their Carling Knockout Cup final victory […]
Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) breaks, comes at the right time for his players, despite the excellent run of form. The Buccaneers recently defeated Marumo Gallants 1-0 after extra time in the Carling Knockout Cup final in Polokwane, to securing their second trophy of the season. The Moroccan remains confident that the break — which runs from December 21 to January 18, […]
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that defender, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, will join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire. The 20-year-old Pirates vice captain has secured a lucrative January transfer to the United States of America, reportedly valued at $3 million, following a steady rise since joining the Buccaneers. "Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates of South Africa’s Betway Premiership,” the MLS […]
Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates head coach, Rhulani Mokwena, has urged Thembinkosi Lorch to draw inspiration from Themba Zwane as he continues to be overlooked by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, despite his impressive form for Wydad Casablanca. Lorch has scored five goals in nine matches for the Moroccan club, prompting questions over his continued exclusion from recent national team selections. Mokwena, who previously coached Lorch at Pirates, advised […]
Marumo Gallants head coach, Alexandre Lafitte, is confident of his side can lift the Carling Knockout Cup, despite having to go up against perennial winners Orlando Pirates in the final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane next month. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa booked their place in the final after edging past Lamontville Golden Arrows 4-2 on penalties, following a stalemate in extra time at Sunday’s semi-final at the King […]
Rulani Mokwena will face his former employers, Mamelodi Sundowns, after his new side Mouloudia Club d'Alger (MC Alger) were drawn in the same group as the Betway Premiership champions in a tough CAF Champions League lineup. The draw, held on Monday afternoon in Johannesburg, produced a thrilling matchup — with Sundowns also set to meet familiar opponents Al Hilal of Sudan and Saint Eloi Lupopo of the DRC, who famously […]
