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Telkom Knockout draw serves up exciting matches for Pirates, Sundowns and Pirates

The big three soccer clubs in South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, all received home matches in the draw of the Telkom Knockout Cup (TKO) which was held at the SuperSport Studio’s on Monday.

Jackson optimistic about retaining his place in the Orlando Pirates goal

Orlando Pirates keeper, Jackson Mabokgwane, looking to remain as number one. The 30-year-old only made his maiden appearance of the season over the weekend. The Buccaneers were held to a 1-1 draw against Amazulu on Saturday.

Orlando Pirates blow 2nd chance to top table with draw against AmaZulu

Orlando Pirates were held to a 1-1 draw by AmaZulu in a pulsating PSL encounter at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on Saturday evening. The result once again cost the Buccaneers a chance to go top of the log.

Orlando Pirates ask fans to vote for club’s player of the month award

Orlando Pirates announced the six nominees for its player of the month award for September 2018. The winner will be chosen by the club's supporters through a vote which will take place on all of the club's social media pages.

Orlando Pirates held to an embarrassing goalless draw by Golden Arrows

Orlando Pirates continued their bad run of form at home on Tuesday night. The Soweto giants failed to convert a dominant performance at Orlando Stadium into a win against Lamontville Golden Arrows in their PSL clash.

Xola Mlambo credits Rhulani Mokwena for his run of success in PSL

Orlando Pirates midfielder Xola “Ten-Ten” Mlambo has credited the club’s assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena for helping him with his current run of success. Mlambo has been in scintillating form in the 2018/19 season.

Milutin Sredojevic: Orlando Pirates won’t be cry-babies about extra CAF Championship workload

Orlando Pirates head coach Milutin Sredojevic has revealed that his side won’t be cry-babies and complain about the extra workload which will result from competing in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League.

Cape Town City stage thrilling late comeback to draw against Orlando Pirates

Benni McCarthy’s Cape Town City side bounced back from their 4-1 thumping by Kaizer Chiefs in impressive manner. Cape Town City staged a thrilling late-stage comeback against Orlando Pirates to secure a 2-2 draw.

Sbonisi Diski champion Ryan Adams scores 1-year Orlando Pirates contract

Ryan Adams from Durban received the life-changing opportunity of a one-year contract to join the Orlando Pirates Development team. He was one of 600 participants of the Sbonisi Diski competition earlier this year.

Orlando Pirates finally find their mojo as the overcome SuperSport United

Orlando Pirates managed an emphatic 3-1 win over PSL log leaders SuperSport United in their PSL encounter at Orlando Stadium on Saturday night. The result will boost the Soweto giants self-confidence for the rest of the season.

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena’s social media accounts hacked

Orlando Pirates have issued a warning to its supporters and followers on social media. The club said its assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena’s social media accounts had been hacked and scammers were trying to defraud his followers.

Thandani Ntshumayelo successfully appeals drug related ban, allowed to resume career

Thandani Ntshumayelo has been given the all clear by the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS) to resume his stalled football career. Ntshumayelo was handed a four-year ban after he tested positive for cocaine use.

Gordon Igesund believes Orlando Pirates will become unstoppable once the team clicks

Legendary former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Gordon Igesund believes Orlando Pirates will eventually overcome their current scoring difficulties and he warns once this happens the team might become an unstoppable.

Teko Modise: Booed players like Gabuza need more support from clubs, supporters

Cape Town City midfielder Teko Modise has called on South African soccer fans and clubs to be more supportive of booed players. Modise spoke in the aftermath of Orlando Pirates star striker Thamsanqa Gabuza’s near meltdown.

Orlando Pirates rope in psychologists to assess mental stability of Thamsanqa Gabuza

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has appointed a psychologist to assess the mental health and provide help to star striker Thamsanqa Gabuza. The player was involved in a bizarre incident on Wednesday night.

Orlando Pirates to complete investigation into Thamsanqa Gabuza incident before taking action

Orlando Pirates administrative officer Floyd Mbele has confirmed that the Soweto Giants would launch a full investigation into the bizarre incident involving star striker Thamsanqa Gabuza before commenting or taking action.

Watch as Thamsanqa Gabuza leaves field in protest of booing Pirates fans

Orlando Pirates star striker Thamsanqa Gabuza was involved in one of the strangest incidents in local soccer history. Gabuza threw his jersey at a group of fans who had been booing him after he missed several scoring shots.

Milutin Sredojevic admits Pirates need to focus on finishing to improve results

Orlando Pirates head coach Milutin Sredojevic admits his side needs to focus on finishing and the basics in order to improve their disappointing opening set of results in the 2018/19 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season.

Komphela uses apartheid analogy to explain Celtic’s early success including win against Buccaneers

Bloemfontein Celtic head coach Steve Komphela has used an obscure and somewhat controversial apartheid analogy to explain his new side’s impressive early season form. Komphela’s new team have won their opening three matches.

Meet cute family of Orlando Pirates star midfielder Musa Nyatama

Orlando Pirates star midfielder Musa Nyatama turned 31 years old on 15 August, just weeks after he and his wife welcomed a bouncing baby girl. This made it special. Briefly.co.za features photos of his adorable family.

Orlando Pirates add specialist finish coach in hopes of solving scoring woes

Orlando Pirates confirmed that the club has appointed Stephane Adams as its newly created ‘specialised finishing coach’. The club has appointed Adams to help players score more goals and convert more of the opportunities.