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Thalente Mbatha of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The inspiration behind Thalente Mbatha’s long-range strike

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.

Jose Riveiro of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jose Riveiro avoids the favourites tag, as Orlando Pirates reach CAFCL quarterfinals

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 takes the field during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates claim top spot with Champions League win

Orlando Pirates secured top spot in Group C with a 2-0 CAF Champions League victory over CR Belouizdad on Sunday.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro during the Nedbank Cup, Last 16 match between Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions at Orlando Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Al Ahly are favourites, but we will turn Orlando stadium into a fortress – Jose Riveiro

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

Orlando Pirates kick off Caf Champions League group stage with win in Algeria

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 coach Jose Riveiro

Jose Riveiro plays down CRB’s struggles ahead of CAFCL’s group stages opener

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.