Former Orlando Pirates coach Kostadin Papic has revealed he was actually on his way to Manning Rangers when he first arrived in South Africa. Papic joined Pirates in 2004 as a relatively unknown coach from Serbia. At the time, he was coaching in Nigeria. In an interview with Karabo Phasha on Bogartman Radio, Papic recalled … Read more
Relebohile Mofokeng has been a regular starter for Orlando Pirates in the league but was surprisingly named on the bench for the MTN8 final. Riveiro explains. Mofokeng came off the bench to settle the MTN8 final 19-year-old Relebohile Mofokeng has started all three of Pirates’ league games this season, wins over Chippa, Richards Bay and … Read more
The 2024 Carling Knockout Cup draw has been conducted, and there are exciting fixtures to look out for. In a statement released by PSL on Tuesday morning, the league confirmed seeded and unseeded teams. The eight teams that finished in the top eight last season were seeded while those that finished in the bottom half … Read more
Former Orlando Pirates star Thandani Ntshumayelo took to Instagram to share some progress on his mega-mansion, which he is reportedly building. A few months ago, he made headlines when media outlets revealed he was winning big on the pitch and was already building a mega-mansion in one of Johannesburg’s leafy suburbs. FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES STAR … Read more
Orlando Pirates’ new signing Gilberto and Makhehleni Makhaula are trending after their dancing video went viral after the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC. ORLANDO PIRATES COMPLETES MTN8 CUP GLORY The Soweto giants are making headlines after winning the MTN8 final three times in a row. This year, the club won 3-1 at the Moses Mabhida … Read more
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Stellenbosch will beat Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final on Saturday evening. The two teams play at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buccaneers come into the game on the back of 12 matches unbeaten this season across all competitions. Under Jose Riveiro, the Soweto giants … Read more
The South African sports super fan Joy ‘Mama Joy’ Chauke has paid tribute to the late former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa. In her post, the former Pirates super fan revealed that she will join the convoy to visit Senzo Meyiwa’s family this week. The convoy will start at the Durban South … Read more
As the MTN8 final draws closer, the Buccaneers are favourites to win the cup, which will entail a crunch match against Stellenbosch FC at Gqeberha’s Moses Mabhida Stadium. Currently joint-top of the South African Premiership, Orlando Pirates have enjoyed an impressive start to the 2024/25 season scoring six goals and conceding only one in three … Read more
No sooner had it started, than the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season is on a four-week break! Teams have played no more than four matches – several only three – but won’t be in action again until late October. That’s because the MTN8 final as well as Bafana Bafana’s 2025 Afcon qualifiers will take centre stage … Read more
Orlando Pirates sealed three out of three wins in the league. Up next is the MTN8 final this weekend. ORLANDO PIRATES VS STELLENBOSCH FC IN MTN8 FINAL After beating Chippa United 2-1 and Polokwane City 3-0, the Sea Robbers beat Richards Bay 1-0 on Sunday, thanks to a late Kabelo Dlamini free kick. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are now preparing … Read more
