Orlando Pirates

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.

Brilliant Khuzwayo says Orlando Pirates are hungry to win 2nd CAF title

Orlando Pirates new recruit Brilliant Khuzwayo has revealed that the Soweto giants are hungry to add a second CAF Champions League trophy to its cabinet and he said the Buccaneers have targeted winning a double title.

Pirates striker Lyle Foster flies to France for assessment with AS Monaco

The future looks bright for 17-year old Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster. The youngster flew to France on Sunday to join AS Monaco for a second more intense round of assessments by the club.

Orlando Pirates coach thanks management for bolstering squad ahead of PSL season

Orlando Pirates head coach Milutin Sredojevic has thanked the club’s management for allowing him to bring in new players ahead of what is expected to be a demanding season in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and CAF Championship.

Augustine Mulenga confident Orlando Pirates will go one better and win PSL

Orlando Pirates can go one better and win the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in 2018/19 that is what striker Augustine Mulenga believes. He said the players and technical staff were building on last season’s positive results.

Orlando Pirates confirm Thabo Qalinge and Thembinkosi Lorch double injury blow

Orlando Pirates have suffered a devastating double injury blow in the lead-up to the newPSL. The club has confirmed its midfielders Thabo Qalinge and Thembinkosi Lorch will not be available for the opening match.

Orlando Pirates assistant coach happy with team’s performance in Zambia training camp

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena said he was pleased by the team’s performances during their historic pre-season training camp in Zambia. The Soweto giants returned to South Africa on Thursday morning.

Siyabonga Sangweni: Orlando Pirates need to win trophies in 2018/19 season

Former Orlando Pirates captain Siyabonga Sangweni said the 2018/19 season is the season in which his former side needs to start winning and bringing some silverware back to their base at Mayfair after four trophyless years.

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates reveal kit ahead of 2018/19 season

Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have revealed their new-look 2018/19 season team kits. Both teams released images of their home and away kit via their social media channels.

Orlando Pirates credit Irvin Khoza as being driving force behind CAF aspirations

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena has credited the club’s enigmatic chairman Irvin Khoza as the motivation and inspiration behind the team’s aspirations to win the upcoming CAF African Champions League.

Orlando Pirates legend says playing outside South Africa a shock for players

Orlando Pirates legend Joseph Ngaka has praised the club’s decision to conduct its pre-season training in Zambia. Ngake said the move showed that the Buccaneers were serious about their upcoming campaign to win the African cup.

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi hopeful team will win silverware this year

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi is hopeful that the glamour club can end its trophy drought which stretches back to the 2014 Nedbank Cup final. Lekgwathi was the last Orlando Pirates captain to win silverware.

Senzo Meyiwa tribute match overshadowed by player payment chaos

A tribute match in honour of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban was nearly cancelled after a payment dispute arose between organisers and former players.

Orlando Pirates begin pre-season training with huge squad of 45 players

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that they started their pre-season training with a huge playing squad of around 45 players. The club recently announced the arrival of nine new players and returning players who were on loan deals.

Abel Mabaso explains why he left Chippa United for Orlando Pirates

Abel Mabaso has revealed that he jumped at the unexpected opportunity to move to Orlando Pirates. Mabaso was one of Chippa United’s star performers last season and attracted the attention of the Soweto giants and their scouts.

Orlando Pirates release van Heerden and promise to unveil even more new players

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of defender Marc van Heerden. His release is part of the club’s strategy to bolster and strengthen and enlarge its playing squad ahead of the CAF Champions League next season.