ORLANDO-PIRATES

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela

Innocent Maela addresses unfair comparison to past Orlando Pirates teams

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela says it’s a little bit unfair to compare the current group of players to the team that went all the way to the CAF Confederation Cup final two years ago.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro

Jose Riveiro sets plan for must-win CAF Champions League clash

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has stressed the importance of killing off the game early when they host Disciples FC of Madagascar in the second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round.

Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler

Eric Tinkler sizes up Orlando Pirates ahead of MTN8 showdown

Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler is after clean sheets and goals when they host Orlando Pirates in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final showdown next week.

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Pirates kept at bay by Madagascan champions Disciples FC in CAF Champions League

Orlando Pirates played to a goalless draw against Madagascar champions Disciples FC in Madagascar in the CAF Champions League preliminary round first-leg on Sunday afternoon.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro during the DStv Premiership match between Cape Town City FC and Orlando Pirates at DHL Cape Town Stadium on May 01, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Disciples of Madagascar are not a closed book to Orlando Pirates

The good news for Orlando Pirates, as they head to their opening preliminary round, first-leg fixture against Malagasy’s Disciples in Saint Pierre, Mauritius, tomorrow, is that the opponent will not be a closed book to them.

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine

Sipho Chaine: Orlando Pirates need to restore Champions League pride

As Orlando Pirates begin their CAF Champions League campaign this weekend, goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has stressed the need to once again become regular features among the continent’s best.