Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says his trademark long-range strikes result from a special shooting practice programme that he undergoes at training.
A fulfilled Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is not entertaining the favourite’s tag yet in the CAF Champions League after leading the Buccaneers to the quarterfinals in this competition for the first time in 12 years.
Orlando Pirates secured top spot in Group C with a 2-0 CAF Champions League victory over CR Belouizdad on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says 11-time record African champions Al Ahly remain the favourites to top Group C in the African Champions League early next year.
Mohau Nkota scored a first-half brace to help Orlando Pirates make a winning start to the Caf Champions League group stage with a 2-1 victory away to Algerian side CR Belouizdad.
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says their flawless performance in the Betway Premiership so far will have no bearing in their opening CAF Champions League game against Algerian Ligue 1 giants CR Belouizdad.