ORLANDO-PIRATES

Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates celebrate a goal during the Nedbank Cup, Last 16 match between Orlando Pirates and Baroka FC at Orlando Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Johannesburg, Sou

Mabasa looks back at the magical 34 passes that led to his hat-trick

Free-scoring Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has reflected on the 34 passes that led to his third goal against Baroka FC in the Nedbank Cup, saying they show the telepathy between the Bucs players.

Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and Stade d'Abidjan at Orlando Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Soweto, South Africa.

CAF Draw: Sundowns, Pirates and Stellies to learn their fate

The CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup draw will be held on Thursday this week, where South African teams, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC will discover their opponents.

Players representing the Nedbank Cup quarter-final teams during the draw

Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs handed tricky Nedbank Cup quarter-finals

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have been dealt tough fixtures in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, with both sides facing away trips.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro gives context to win over Baroka

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes their 3-1 win over Baroka to progress to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals helps restore confidence in the squad ahead of several decisive fixtures.

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Mabasa's hat-trick fires Orlando Pirates into Nedbank Cup quarter-finals

Tshegofatso Mabasa's hat-trick secured Orlando Pirates' spot in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, keeping their hopes alive of defending the trophy after a 3-1 victory over Baroka FC at Orlando Stadium.

Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele

Baroka: Everybody wishes to be like Orlando Pirates

Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has acknowledged the work done by Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza, and says all clubs aspire to emulate their standard.