ORLANDO-PIRATES

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.

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.

Deano van Rooyen brings quality, experience, and competitiveness – Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes that they have signed a gem in Stellenbosch FC’s former captain, Deano Van Rooyen, and says he comes to Bucs at the peak of his career.

Azola Matrose of Chippa United celebrates scoring during the DStv Premiership match between AmaZulu FC and Chippa United at Moses Mabhida Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Durban, South Africa

Azola Matrose set to leave Orlando Pirates permanently

SABC Sport can reveal that winger Azola Matrose is on the verge of rejoining Chippa United following two seasons at Orlando Pirates.