Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates

5th in South African Premiership
Orlando Pirates staff, including Abdesalam Ouaddou and defender Tapelo Xoki, hurt in serious traffic incident Orlando Pirates staff, including Abdesalam Ouaddou and defender Tapelo Xoki, hurt in serious traffic incident

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, as well as defender Tapelo Xoki, have been hospitalised after a road traffic incident, which took place on Sunday night after a 3-0 win over Chippa United.

MTN8 semifinals second leg sees Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch in driver's seats MTN8 semifinals second leg sees Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch in driver's seats

The second leg fixtures in the MTN8 semi-final will both be played on Saturday, with Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch ahead of Orlando Pirates (on away goals) and Sekhukhune United respectively.

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Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng on brink of move to MLS side Minnesota United Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng on brink of move to MLS side Minnesota United

With the Major League Soccer (MLS) transfer window closing on Thursday, Minnesota United are racing against the clock to seal the signature of Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng, a source told ESPN.

Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch - Pressure on Pirates after slow start to PSL season Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch - Pressure on Pirates after slow start to PSL season

Orlando Pirates will host Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday in the Betway Premiership, as two of last season's top three teams go head-to-head as they look to build momentum after sticky starts.

MTN8 semifinals - Orlando Pirates look to win back fans with win against Mamelodi Sundowns MTN8 semifinals - Orlando Pirates look to win back fans with win against Mamelodi Sundowns

The first legs of the MTN8 semi-finals take place this Saturday, August 16, with Orlando Pirates hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium at 3pm CAT, and Stellenbosch face Sekhukhune United at 6pm.

South African Premiership transfer news, player moves, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns on the clock South African Premiership transfer news, player moves, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns on the clock

As the end of South Africa's Betway Premiership transfer window draws closer, Mamelodi Sundowns are the club with the most pertinent questions hanging over them.

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United - How will new Bucs coach Abdeslam Ouaddou fare against Dinoko? Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United - How will new Bucs coach Abdeslam Ouaddou fare against Dinoko?

Orlando Pirates will kick off their first Betway Premiership season under Abdeslam Ouaddou at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, with visitors Sekhukhune United providing a tricky test.

MTN8 quarterfinals kick off new South African PSL season - Teams, fixtures, how to watch MTN8 quarterfinals kick off new South African PSL season - Teams, fixtures, how to watch

The South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) 2025-26 season will kick off with the MTN8 quarterfinals on August 2-3. The single-leg knockout tournament consists of the top eight teams in last season's Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates name former Morocco defender Abdeslam Ouaddou as head coach Orlando Pirates name former Morocco defender Abdeslam Ouaddou as head coach

Orlando Pirates have named former Morocco international Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach, following the departure of Jose Riveiro before the end of the recently concluded Betway Premiership season.

Jose Riveiro named Al Ahly head coach after Orlando Pirates exit Jose Riveiro named Al Ahly head coach after Orlando Pirates exit

Two weeks after leaving South Africa's Orlando Pirates, José Riveiro was announced on social media as the new head coach of Egypt's Al Ahly on Thursday ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.

South African Premier Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Sekhukhune United 5 +7 13
2 Kaizer Chiefs 5 +5 13
3 Mamelodi Sundowns 5 +5 11
4 TS Galaxy 5 +4 9
5 Orlando Pirates 5 +3 9
6 Durban City 5 +1 8
7 Amazulu 5 0 8
8 Marumo Gallants 5 0 7
9 Golden Arrows 5 -1 7
10 Polokwane City 5 0 6
11 Siwelele 5 -2 4
12 Richards Bay 5 -2 4
13 Stellenbosch 5 -3 4
14 Magesi FC 5 -3 3
15 Orbit College 5 -6 3
16 Chippa United 5 -8 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
28 Patrick Maswan.. 2 4 0
7 Deon Hotto 1 5 1
36 Kamogelo Sebel.. 1 5 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
12 Oswin Appollis 2 5 0
17 Evidence Makgo.. 2 4 0
7 Deon Hotto 1 5 1