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The quarter-final fixtures of South Africa’s prestigious MTN 8 Cup have been officially confirmed, with eight top-flight clubs vying for early-season silverware. Among the contenders are reigning champions Orlando Pirates and current league title holders Mamelodi Sundowns, both of whom are expected to be key players in this year’s tournament. Kicking off in early August, […]
Mohau Nkota has brought his time at Orlando Pirates to an end, sealing a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder leaves his boyhood club with heartfelt gratitude and a heavy heart as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his football career in the Saudi […]
Orlando Pirates FC are progressing negotiations with Malian international Sadio Kanouté as they look to bolster their midfield following several departures this summer. The Bucs have already secured midfielder Abdoulaye S. Mariko earlier this window and now have set their sights on Kanouté, a 28-year-old free agent who played the 2024/25 season with Stade Malien […]
Orlando Pirates have shared a detailed breakdown of what to expect on the first day of pre-season following the arrival of several new signings. The club confirmed on Thursday morning that seven new players have joined the squad, in addition to Sipho Mbule, whose signing was announced earlier this week. All eight players are set […]
South African club Orlando Pirates have announced that they will travel to Spain for a pre-season tour in July. In an official statement from the club on Monday, June 23, they indicated that while pre-season preparations will commence on June 27, the team’s trip to Spain will be on July 8. While in Spain, Orlando […]
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Orlando Pirates Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Abdeslam Ouaddou as the club’s new head coach. The former Moroccan international steps into the managerial role at one of South Africa’s most storied football institutions, with the club expressing full confidence in his ability to lead the team into a new chapter of competitive success. […]
Negotiations between Rulani Mokwena and Orlando Pirates have reached an advanced stage, with the 37-year-old tactician on the verge of returning to the Soweto giants as head coach. While key aspects of the agreement are reportedly settled, discussions are still ongoing regarding the composition of Mokwena’s preferred technical team. Talks began nine days ago following […]
Legendary Eugene Zwane has backed Rulani Mokwena for Orlando Pirates coaching job. Mokwena, a former Mamelodi Sundowns is currently unattached after parting ways with Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club. Since then, the young and enterprising head trainer has attracted a lot of offers from Egypt and his native country. With Orlando Pirates in search of a new […]
Newly appointed head coach of Al Ahly, Jose Riveiro, has opened up about why he left Orlando Pirates. The Spanish gaffer left his South African giants midway through the season to join the Egyptian side on a two-year deal with an option of another year. Despite the speculations, Riveiro has spoken out to set the record […]
Orlando Pirates have opened discussions with Rulani Mokwena over a potential return to the club, following the coach’s recent departure from Wydad Casablanca. Mokwena, who previously served on the Pirates’ technical team, has emerged as the leading candidate to replace current head coach Jose Riveiro. Sources close to the situation say talks began earlier this […]
