Orlando Pirates

Mokwena backs Lorch to change Broos’ mind

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 […]

November 12, 2025 52

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Lafitte confident of beating Pirates in Carling Cup final

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 […]

November 11, 2025 108

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Mokwena to return to Loftus

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 […]

November 3, 2025 156

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Motorists warned of delays amid G20 ‘dry run’ in GP this weekend

Several major roads across Gauteng will be closed to traffic between Friday and Saturday, for a dry run, ahead of next month’s G20 summit. World leaders will gather in Johannesburg to discuss pressing global challenges and promote economic growth and collaboration. Motorists are urged to plan in advance and use alternative routes, as high-security roads such as the N1, N3, and R24 will be affected. The joint operation will take […]

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Ouaddou hails Mabasa’s “clean heart” as the striker nets his 50th Bucs goal

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has praised striker Tshegofatso Mabasa after he reached the 50-goal milestone for the club. Mabasa scored deep in stoppage time against TS Galaxy at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, becoming the Buccaneers’ second-highest PSL goal scorer behind Bennedict "Tso" Vilakazi, who leads with 58 goals. The Bloemfontein-born forward came off the bench in the second-half to score the second goal in the 90th minute […]

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Ouaddou coy on Mofokeng absence

Orlando Pirates forward, Relebohile Mofokeng, was a notable absentee at the club's training session on Friday ahead of their CAF Champions League second leg first preliminary round clash against Lesotho champions Lioli FC. When asked about the Bafana Bafana star's absence, Pirates coach Abdeselam Ouaddou, remained tight-lipped. "I have to speak with my medical department to see what is going on. Rele is an important player for us but we […]

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