In a pulsating Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Orlando Pirates edged out SuperSport United 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a gripping 2-2 draw over 120 minutes.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has put up a modest defence in response to the possibility of achieving a quadruple in his third and potentially final season with the club.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has noted the value of winning matches to positively influence the players amid a constricted schedule at the business end of the season.
A Nkosinathi Sibisi header ensured Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways as they defeated Chippa United 1-0 in a Betway Premiership match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday.
Orlando Pirates' aspirations of challenging Mamelodi Sundowns for the Betway Premiership title took another hit as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Marumo Gallants on Saturday.
Stadium Management South Africa CEO Bertie Grobbelaar has announced a new ticketing vendor, Open Ticket after more than 110 000 spectators crammed into the recent Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB stadium.