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Ouaddou explains Pedersen signing

Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says the club’s decision to sign Norwegian striker, Sebastian Pedersen, was motivated by the need to improve their conversion rate in front of goal. The 27-year old completed a surprise move to the Buccaneers from Norwegian second-tier outfit Sogndal IL, with the club announcing the signing on Sunday. Pedersen started the current Norwegian campaign in fine form, scoring eight goals in 14 matches before […]

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Defence witness gives conflicting evidence

Defence witness, Qiniselani Buthelezi, has given evidence that appears to contradict accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube's, over where a photograph presented in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was taken. Buthelezi testified on Monday after initially indicating that he no longer wished to take the stand, claiming his statement was not drafted by him and that he should not be held responsible for its contents. After consulting an independent Legal Aid […]

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Chiefs confirm Leaner signing, Pirates announce seven exits

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of goalkeeper, Renaldo Leaner, on a free transfer following his departure from Sekhukhune United. The 28-year-old was a surprise departure from Sekhukhune after the club opted not to extend his contract. The Cape Town-born shot-stopper joined Sekhukhune from Maritzburg United in 2023, and went on to make 45 appearances, with 15 clean sheets to his name. His impressive performances during the 2025/26 season also […]

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Mofokeng among top PSL Awards nominees

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has unveiled the nominees for its annual awards, with former Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng among the most nominated players after earning four nominations. Mofokeng who recently completed a move to Belgian side Royal Union St Gilloise, has been nominated for Footballer of the Season, Players' Player of the Season, Midfielder of the Season and Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season. The 21-year-old was […]

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Broos advises Mofokeng amid Belgian move

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has given an honest assessment of 21-year-old attacker Relebohile Mofokeng's move to Belgian Pro League side, Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. The transfer was confirmed by Orlando Pirates on Tuesday afternoon in an official statement. Mofokeng leaves the Buccaneers in a deal reported to be worth around R70 million. The move comes after a stellar season for Pirates, where he played a key role in securing […]

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Zwane names Pirates trio for POTS award

Former Orlando Pirates player, Eugene Zwane, has named a Kaizer Chiefs star and three Buccaneers among his picks for the PSL Footballer of the Season award. Zwane was speaking during the Toyota Cup launch at Naturena on Tuesday, where he was representing the Jozi Legends. The former striker believes that goalkeepers Brandon Petersen and Sipho Chaine deserve recognition following their impressive performances and clean-sheet records this season. He also included […]

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Retired general distances himself from claims against Sibiya

Retired senior South African Police Service (SAPS) Major-General, Vincent Leshabane, says he does not dispute claims made by key defence witness, Makhosonke Zungu, that accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, was allegedly involved in a previous killing but was never arrested. Leshabane testified on Wednesday in the Pretoria High Court as part of the defense's ongoing case in the long-running murder trial involving the five […]

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Chiefs cut ties with Kaze, Khalil

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of co-coaches, Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the season. The duo joined the club as part of Nasreddine Nabi’s technical team before the Tunisian mentor was dismissed midway through the 2025/26 campaign. Kaze and Ben Youssef then took charge of the team on an interim basis until the conclusion of the season. Amakhosi […]

todayMay 26, 2026 131

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Ouaddou and Chaine claim monthly awards after league triumph

Newly crowned Betway Premiership champions, Orlando Pirates, have added two monthly accolades, with head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, named Coach of the Month and Sipho Chaine awarded Player of the Month for May. The duo guided the Buccaneers to their first league title in 14 years following a 2-0 win over now-relegated Orbit College this past weekend at a sold-out Mbombela Stadium. In May, Ouaddou led his charges to three wins […]

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