Former Orlando Pirates striker Mpho Makola is on the cusp of losing his R1.5 million house in Joburg after failing to pay back the loan he obtained from SB Guarantee Company. The heart-breaking news came to the fore when SB Guarantee Company this week filed papers in the Joburg High Court Read more
Former referee Andile “VAR” Ncobo has confirmed what many knew regarding a controversial incident from the past weekend. Speaking on SuperSport show Extra Time, Ncobo said that Maritzburg United striker Siboniso Conco made the most of duping referee Tshidiso Maruping into awarding what would be the winning penalty against Orlando Read more
Orlando Pirates have reinforced their reserve side by roping in a former Buccaneers legend as their new head coach. An Orlando Pirates legend has returned to the club to take up a coaching role according to reports. According to reports former Buccaneers star Joseph Makhanya has been selected as the Read more
Orlando Pirates’ hopes of returning to the South African football summit continue to be set back by a succession of injuries. In the build-up to the game, it emerged that key attackers Thembinkosi Lorch and Deon Hotto were injury concerns, and neither made the match-day squad. Then during the game, Read more
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the floodlight failure in the first half halted their good start against Maritzburg United. The Buccaneers were denied top spot after going down 1-0 to the Team of Choice at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday evening. The first half was halted after Read more
Orlando Pirates missed the chance to move top of the DStv Premiership table after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Maritzburg United on Sunday evening. Pirates made four changes from the MTN8 quarter-final tie as Fortune Makaringe got his first start against his former side, alongside recalls for Paseka Mako, Thabang Read more
Orlando Pirates striker Bienvenu Eva Nga has backed himself that “everything will be fine” despite having suffered a few boos from the Soweto giants faithful. Nga, who joined Pirates from Chippa United during the off season, has not had an easy start at the club, with some fans booing in Read more
Former Orlando Pirates defender Phiri Tsotetsi has picked the player he thinks the Soweto giants should sign between Kermit Erasmus and Percy Tau. According to Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena, Erasmus is frustrated due to lack of game time and this comes amid reports that he could return to Pirates. Tau has Read more
Le Havre has just backtracked their initial request to sign Percy Tau, Opening up the door for Orlando Pirates who now lead the way. Amidst rumours linking Percy Tau with a possible departure from Al Ahly, Pirates placed an official request for the Lion of Judah. They looked set to miss out to French Read more
Stellenbosch FC are believed to be not giving up on their pursuit of Orlando Pirates playmaker Collins Makgaka despite the club’s reluctance to negotiate his transfer. The 26-year-old is yet to feature for the Buccaneers in 2022/23 and looks as the back-up for Thembinkosi Lorch in Jose Riveiro’s new-look 3-4-2-1 Read more