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Orlando Pirates

De Sa delighted by ‘scrappy’ win
Article
/ 25 November 2012

De Sa delighted by ‘scrappy’ win

He wasn’t satisfied with his team’s performance, but Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa was nonetheless delighted after they beat Wits 2-0 on Saturday.

By Sapa
Orlando Pirates left licking their wounds
Article
/ 11 November 2012

Orlando Pirates left licking their wounds

In the wake of a hard-earned 1-0 win over Free State Stars at on Saturday, Pirates coach Roger de Sa was left dealing with a number of injuries.

By Michael Sherman
Roger de Sa concerned with complacency despite Pirates’ win
Article
/ 21 October 2012

Roger de Sa concerned with complacency despite Pirates’ win

Coach Roger de Sa has criticised his soccer players after they showed complacency against Black Leopards in the first round of the Telkom Knockout.

By Sapa
Okonkwo settled at Orlando Pirates
Article
/ 17 October 2012

Okonkwo settled at Orlando Pirates

Having settled into the Orlando Pirates setup, Nigerian midfielder Onyekachi Okonkwo says he is ready to cement his place in the Buccanneers side.

By Michael Sherman
PSL: Local yokels strike back
Article
/ 5 October 2012

PSL: Local yokels strike back

The heads of more foreign PSL coaches could roll as their South African peers up their game. Six games in, two coaches have been fired.

By Carlos Amato
Roger De Sa appointed new Pirates head coach
Article
/ 10 September 2012

Roger De Sa appointed new Pirates head coach

In a surprise move Orlando Pirates announced the appointment of Roger De Sa as head coach after Augusto Palacios was forced to step aside.

By Staff Reporter
Orlando Pirates sign Collins Mbesuma
Article
/ 16 August 2012

Orlando Pirates sign Collins Mbesuma

Premier Soccer League champions Orlando Pirates have signed Zambian and former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesuma on a three-year deal.

By Staff Reporter
Who can stop Fat Alice at Orlando Pirates?
Article
/ 10 August 2012

Who can stop Fat Alice at Orlando Pirates?

Sources agree that Fat Alice is piling on the kilos again – but her chefs of choice these days wear black and white, not black and gold.

By Carlos Amato
Sundowns beat Amakhosi 4-1 at Loftus
Article
/ 5 August 2012

Sundowns beat Amakhosi 4-1 at Loftus

Kaizer Chiefs suffered one of their most humbling defeats when they went down 4-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns in their opening round MTN8 game.

By Sapa
Nedbank Cup final will test Hunt’s combative style
Article
/ 24 May 2012

Nedbank Cup final will test Hunt’s combative style

Gavin Hunt’s former position as right-back for Hellenic attracts the sort of character who could start a fight in an empty room, writes Carlos Amato.

By Carlos Amato
McCarthy seals second consecutive PSL title for Pirates
Article
/ 19 May 2012

McCarthy seals second consecutive PSL title for Pirates

Orlando Pirates have retained their Premiership title with a 4-2 victory over Golden Arrows in Durban, with Moroka Swallows finishing runners-up.

By Staff Reporter
Palacios revolution: Crowning the Pirates’ king
Article
/ 17 May 2012

Palacios revolution: Crowning the Pirates’ king

The caretaker coach has proved he can captain the Orlando Pirates ship and lead the team to the title, writes Carlos Amato

By Carlos Amato
SuperSport’s Hunt blames officials for loss to Pirates
Article
/ 3 May 2012

SuperSport’s Hunt blames officials for loss to Pirates

After going down to Orlando Pirates at the death on Tuesday night, SuperSport United’s coach Gavin Hunt has lashed out at match officials.

By Staff Reporter
Pirates lead PSL log, Maritzburg edge up
Article
/ 2 May 2012

Pirates lead PSL log, Maritzburg edge up

Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United have shared the PSL spoils after the Buccanears’ 2-1 win over SuperSport and United’s 1-all draw with AmaZulu.

By Staff Reporter
Pirates move up after Downs, SuperSport suffer losses
Article
/ 19 April 2012

Pirates move up after Downs, SuperSport suffer losses

Orlando Pirates have taken the top spot of the PSL after overnight leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and title hopefuls SuperSport United lost their games.

By David Legge
Pirates seize crucial win over Cosmos
Article
/ 10 April 2012

Pirates seize crucial win over Cosmos

A stunner from Rudolf Bester handed Orlando Pirates a crucial 2-1 win over Jomo Cosmos, sending the hosts three points clear at the top of the table.

By Michael Sherman
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Article
/ 5 April 2012

The heat is on Sundowns in Premiership show-down

Mamelodi Sundowns could be left with Easter egg on their face, should Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates collect maximum points this weekend.

By Sisa Majola
Downs, Bucs heat up PSL race
Article
/ 5 April 2012

Downs, Bucs heat up PSL race

Orlando Pirates have joined Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Absa Premiership table after beating AmaZulu 1-0.

By Staff Reporter
Non-stop action in Absa Premiership clashes
Article
/ 29 March 2012

Non-stop action in Absa Premiership clashes

Ajax Cape Town had a second half meltdown as they went down 4-2 to AmaZulu at the Cape Town Stadium in the Absa Premiership.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 March 2012

Pirates aim to keep league hopes alive

Orlando Pirates will look to keep their league title challenge and improve on their dismal weekend when they host Free State Stars at Orlando Stadium.

By Sisa Majola
Pirates taking it easy in Premiership battle
Article
/ 18 March 2012

Pirates taking it easy in Premiership battle

Orlando Pirates caretaker coach Augusto Palacios says he is taking each game as it comes and is not overly concerned about league glory as yet.

By Sisa Majola
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Article
/ 17 March 2012

Orlando Pirates beat arch-rivals in derby thriller

Orlando Pirates have beaten arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 in a highly-entertaining Premiership clash at a sold-out FNB Stadium.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 March 2012

Global football’s epic derbies and simmering rivalries

<strong>Percy Zvomuya</strong> takes a look at world football’s greatest derby rivalries and their origins.

By Percy Zvomuya
No need to be Ruud: Beating the Buccaneer blues
Article
/ 16 March 2012

No need to be Ruud: Beating the Buccaneer blues

Orlando Pirates’s treble-winning former coach Ruud Krol says he could have taken the club ‘further’ had he been given more time.

By Staff Reporter
Poor showing for Pirates with acting coach
Article
/ 15 March 2012

Poor showing for Pirates with acting coach

Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios made a disastrous start to his latest caretaker spell as lowly Santos triumphed 3-0 at Athlone Stadium.

By David Legge
Pirates bench Leal indefinitely
Article
/ 12 March 2012

Pirates bench Leal indefinitely

Soweto soccer giants Orlando Pirates have announced that head coach Julio Cesar Leal has been suspended indefinitely after a fact-finding mission.

By Sisa Majola
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Article
/ 26 February 2012

Super strike by Pirates’ super sub Benni

Benni McCarthy came on to score a superb late winner as Orlando Pirates defeated 10-man Maritzburg United 1-0 on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 February 2012

Pirates aim for second CAF title

Orlando Pirates need to remain wary of their opponents if they are to capture their second Confederation of African Football title.

By David Legge
Bidvest lost Myeni to salary expectation
Article
/ 13 February 2012

Bidvest lost Myeni to salary expectation

Bidvest Wits tried to hold on to former captain Sifiso Myeni, according to coach Roger de Sa, but could not match the Orlando Pirates’ salary offer.

By Staff Reporter
Khoza pleased to lose fewer players overseas
Article
/ 31 January 2012

Khoza pleased to lose fewer players overseas

Orlando Pirates and PSL chairperson Irvin Khoza says it may be a good omen for the local Premiership that fewer players are venturing overseas.

By Sisa Majola
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Article
/ 28 December 2011

Pirates succeed in bad year for SA soccer

South African soccer hit a few snags in 2011 and the rise in the dominance of Orlando Pirates remained one of the biggest positives of the sport.

By Sisa Majola
Orlando Pirates end on a high
Article
/ 22 December 2011

Orlando Pirates end on a high

Second-half goals from Isaac Chansa and Tokelo Rantie helped Orlando Pirates end 2011 on a high after a 2-0 Premiership victory over Golden Arrows.

By Staff Reporter
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