Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates

7th in South African Premiership
Lioli FC vs Orlando Pirates - Buccaneers kick off CAF Champions League campaign against Lesotho champs Lioli FC vs Orlando Pirates - Buccaneers kick off CAF Champions League campaign against Lesotho champs

MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates will begin their CAF Champions League campaign on Saturday in Bloemfontein, against Lesotho champions Lioli FC in the preliminary round first leg.

Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch - Stellies out for vengeance in repeat of last season's MTN8 final Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch - Stellies out for vengeance in repeat of last season's MTN8 final

Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch will face off for a second successive MTN8 final clash, this time at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, with Stellies looking to avenge last year's controversial defeat in the same fixture.

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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

With the final two weeks of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) transfer window (1 July - September 22) underway, Mamelodi Sundowns are the club that remain under the most scrutiny.

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.

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.

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

South African Premier Table

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