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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 […]
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José Riveiro has spoken publicly for the first time about his departure from Orlando Pirates, addressing speculation surrounding the reasons for his move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Currently in the United States with his new team, the Spanish coach has firmly denied reports that his decision was influenced by personal or family-related issues. Since […]
Former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Sergio Almenara is set to reunite with Jose Riveiro as part of the technical team at Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Riveiro bid farewell to Pirates supporters at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Golden Arrows in a Betway Premiership clash. The match marked the end […]
Orlando Pirates have announced that head coach Jose Riveiro has demanded to leave the club, the PSL side has confirmed. In a statement published on the club’s website on Monday morning, it was confirmed that Riveiro will serve as head coach for the final time when Pirates host Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. “Jose […]
Kaizer Chiefs lifted the Nedbank Cup on Saturday evening, bringing an end to a ten-year wait for silverware with a dramatic 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Orlando Pirates. The Soweto derby clash, held in front of a raucous crowd, lived up to its billing as one of South Africa’s fiercest football rivalries. It took just eight […]
Kaizer Chiefs secured the 2024/25 Nedbank Cup title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs made a surprise decision by dropping Bruce Bvuma and giving Brandon Petersen a rare start. Meanwhile, Pirates made three changes to their lineup, with Deano Van Rooyen, Nkosinathi Sibisi, and Patrick Maswanganyi all […]
Egyptian club, Pyramids FC, secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Orlando Pirates on Friday night to book a place in the final of this season’s CAF Champions League, where they will face off with South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. The showdown for the ultimate prize has been set up nicely after the conclusion of the […]
Pyramids FC booked their place in the CAF Champions League final for the first time after a thrilling 3-2 win over Orlando Pirates in Cairo. The Egyptian side came from behind twice, with Fiston Mayele scoring a brace, including the match-winner in the 84th minute. Orlando Pirates took the lead through Relebohile Mofokeng before Mayele […]
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder, Joseph Kamwendo, beleives the Betway Premiership side are capable of beating Pyramids FC away from home despite the frustrating outcome of the first leg. In the first leg of the CAF Champions League at the FNB Stadium, the game ended 0-0. However, Pirates will be hosted at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo in […]
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have been cautioned to expect a chaotic reception against Al Ahly and Pyramids FC. Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates were held to a draw in the first legs of the CAF Champions League semi-finals by giants Al Ahly and relative Pyramids. The Brazilians will be looking to overcome the […]
