The latest Orlando Pirates news: Saturday 10 September 2022
Orlando Pirates are desperate to catch up to Mamelodi Sundowns but are they getting things right or missing the boat?
Orlando Pirates are doing their utmost catch up to Mamelodi Sundowns but are they getting things right or missing the boat?
Here we wrap all the latest Orlando Pirates news on the pages of TheSouthAfrican.com.
Pirates to deploy forgotten striker
Like every player, Collins Makgaka might have his fans at Orlando Pirates.
If you’re one of them, the Sea Robbers have shared a tantalising hint.
Micho has his day in court
Former Orlando Pirates coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has been acquitted of sexual assault he was initially convicted for.
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Sredojevic was accused of sexually assaulting a 39-year-old woman during the 2020 COSAFA Cup tournament which was held in the Eastern Cape.
Football legend has a new nickname for Orlando Pirates’ coach
If Orlando Pirates fans were still undecided on coach Jose Riveiro‘s nickname, Mamelodi Sundowns legend Alex Bapela has revealed one they might use.
Riveiro has split opinion at the club but on the balance it seems Pirates’ fans are willing to give another foreigner their chance.
Orlando Pirates star in Ghana squad
Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori has been included in the Ghana squad for the two international friendly matches later this month (September).
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The Black Stars of Ghana have secured international friendlies with Brazil and Nicaragua on 23 and 27 September respectively.
Pirates coach on Percy Tau
So Bafana Bafana superstar Percy Tau has been linked with a move to Orlando Pirates lately.
Potential coach Jose Riveiro has responded to the reports with a comment.
Orlando Pirates coaches had no control
A former Orlando Pirates player has suggested what millions of fans have suspected for years.
Are coaches at Bucs not in control?
Benni McCarthy becomes the highest-paid South African in football history!
Former Orlando Pirates star Benni McCarthy now earns more than Percy Tau, even more than Pitso Mosimane, and more than any South African has ever been paid before in football.
McCarthy is now the highest earner in the history of SA football thanks to his Manchester United contract.
Orlando Pirates coach rues lights going out in Sleepy Hollow
Jose Riveiro’s Orlando Pirates suffered a second defeat of the season against Maritzburg United, and the Spaniard feels the result could have been different if the lights did not momentarily die out at Harry Gwala.
Long after the Sea Robbers conceded the late penalty that gave Maritzburg the winning goal, the Soweto giants dominated the early phase of the game before the stadium lights failed for 10 minutes.
Riveiro comments on penalty call
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has given his thoughts on the penalty decision in favour of Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership match on Sunday evening.
The Buccaneers lost 1-0 to the Team of Choice in front of a packed Harry Gwala Stadium and it was the second defeat for the Sea Robbers this season under the Spanish manager.
Maela insists Orlando Pirates didn’t deserve to lose
Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela says players need to be accountable after losing 1-0 to Maritzburg United on Sunday evening.
According to the experienced defender, the Buccaneers fought to the maximum effort to avoid suffering first defeat to the Team of Choice since 2016.
The title race is wide open
Pirates coach Riveiro believes that the PSL title race is wide open this term.
It is the Spaniard’s maiden campaign but after a chaotic opening to the season he feels almost any team could win this league.
Orlando Pirates have a golden opportunity
Orlando Pirates have their best chance in years to catch up to Mamelodi Sundowns after the Brazilians’ recent drop in form – their worst start in years!
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Chiefs and Pirates have been so far behind Sundowns in recent seasons that it appears as if they won’t be catching them any time.
Pirates legend handed coaching role
An Orlando Pirates legend has returned to the club to take up a coaching role according to reports!
According to reports former Buccaneers star Joseph Makhanya has been selected as the club’s reserve team coach for the upcoming season.
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