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Ajax Cape Town coach Roger de Sa will be up against his former team Orlando Pirates.

Looking for the knockout shot

Quarterfinalists stumbled in midweek PSL games, but they could have held back for Telkom tournament.

Ready replacement: Eric Tinkler has taken over as a caretaker coach for Orlando Pirates after the resignation of Roger de Sa.

Arrival of new Pirates coach saddens Tinkler

Following the resignation of Roger de Sa, the imminent arrival of the new coach Vladimir Vermezovic has saddened interim boss Eric Tinkler.

Ready replacement: Eric Tinkler has taken over as a caretaker coach for Orlando Pirates after the resignation of Roger de Sa.

Soccer coaches are always one foot 
out the door

Resignations and pressure to win every single match has sparked a soccer coaching merry-go-round.

De Sa resigns as Pirates’ coach

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa has resigned from his post with immediate effect.

De Sa denies his job is in jeopardy

Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa says he is not concerned about the safety of his job, despite criticism from the fans.

Pirates coach Roger de Sá leads his team into the first leg of the African Champions League final against Al Ahly this weekend. (Duif du Toit, Gallo)

Roger keeps Pirates’ flag flying

The rapidly changing fortunes of Bucs coach Roger de Sá are becoming the stuff of legend – but the story is still being written.

De Sa lauds Pirates for mental fortitude

On the back of their Caf Champions League success over the weekend, Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa has praised the mental strength of his team.

De Sa praises Bucs’ good character

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa has congratulated his side after they managed a 3-1 Telkom Knockout win over Mpumalanga Black Aces.

A Pirates ‘win would have been a better’, says De Sa

Buccaneers coach Roger de Sa says a win would’ve been better than the draw between Pirates and Tunisia’s Esperance at the CAF Champions League.

Pirates’ De Sa lambastes Afcon referee

Roger de Sa has described the refereeing during Orlando Pirates’ game against TP Mazembe as "the worst I have seen in 35 years of competitive sport".

De Sa: Pirates can’t throw in the towel

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa says his team have no option but to keep fighting after a shock defeat to Chippa United on Tuesday.

Roger de Sa: Orlando Pirates still have a chance

While many have written Orlando Pirates off in the title race, Roger de Sa believes his side are still contenders ahead of their clash against Ajax.

Siyabonga Sangweni of Orlando Pirates is on the injured list

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.

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.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Johan Neeskens needs a win.

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.

Pirates coach Roger De Sa thought his team “should have scored three or more goals” against Wits.

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.

Bidvest lost Myeni to salary expectation

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.

Wits coach shows faith in young team

Bidvest Wits’ Roger de Sa is not worried about the age of his players in the team to face Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout final at the weekend.

Students put Telkom Knockout dream on hold

After a string of successes and a Telkom Knockout final against Pirates next month, Wits will hopefully keep their focus on their PSL title hopes.

Wits the happiest team of the weekend

Wits the happiest team of the weekend

Bidvest Wits coach Roger de Sa was pleased to see his youngsters humbling Orlando Pirates, beating them 3-1 in Nelspruit.