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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
