AmaZulu mentor Pablo Franco has emphasised that his troops risked their lives and careers by playing against Orlando Pirates in the league at home on Tuesday, raving about their character as a team.
Amid their rather unconvincing start to their league campaign, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has suggested it’d be unfair to draw the conclusion that their chances of challenging for the title are already slim.
Midfield workhorse Ben Motshwari, who’s on loan at AmaZulu from Orlando Pirates, believes Usuthu can match the Buccaneers when the two sides clash in a league match at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday (7.30pm).
The appearance of Thembinkosi Lorch in the Orlando Pirates lineup for the first time this season caused a stir as the midfielder awaits sentencing regarding a gender-based violence (GBV) case for which he was convicted.
After clinching his third successive MTN8 title in succession, Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus hopes this will rub off on other players who won their first title at the club to be motivated for more success.
Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah says he is pleased to be back from injury.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has reasoned that penalties are no longer the lottery, crediting the amount of research the Buccaneers did before their MTN8 final win over Mamelodi Sundowns.
Orlando Pirates' MTN8 final hero Sipho Chaine has revealed how the incredible save he made to stop Themba Zwane from scoring the opening goal in the first five minutes was a confidence booster that helped him produce more saves in the penalty shoot-out.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena had no comment on the performance of referee Abongile Tom after his side lost 3-1 on penalties to Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday.
It wasn't pretty but Orlando Pirates won't mind a bit because in the end they won a third successive cup final in South African football by beating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on penalties.
Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus is raring to face his former side Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final, albeit insisting this clash won’t be an emotional rollercoaster for him.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is of the view that their fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns is always beneficial to both teams as far as improving each other is concerned.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes Evidence Makgopa's trajectory could follow that of former Bucs striker Terrence Dzvukamanja, who received verbal abuse from supporters before going on a scoring run.
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Orlando Pirates have won the three cup finals on offer to head coach Jose Riveiro, and former Bucs forward Jacky Styles Ledwaba tells Soccer Laduma how they have become a target for clubs in the PSL. #SLSiya
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Bucs Make Decision On Striker?
Orlando Pirates could have made a key decision on their Cameroonian striker, the Siya crew understands.
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Melusi Buthelezi opens up on why he wasn’t daunted by the competition for places at Orlando Pirates having been number one at TS Galaxy ?
Bienvenu Eva Nga has a big decision to make regarding his future with Orlando Pirates in the coming weeks, the Siya crew has been made to believe. #SLSiya
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An Orlando Pirates star has been lauded for his contribution after his perfect start in the club’s colours.
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A coach who has been involved in the development of talented youngsters for Orlando Pirates has revealed how the club has been doing it over the years, speaking exclusively to the Siya crew.
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Orlando Pirates Talk To The Birds About Defender
The Siya crew understands Moroka Swallows and Bucs are already talking about the future of their on loan left back.
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Having not played a single match this season, Orlando Pirates have made a shock decision on one of their young defenders. #SLSiya
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Managing 23 appearances for a Richards Bay FC side that had a surprisingly good start to their rookie elite division season, only to see their fortunes take a tumble in the second round, Ntsikelelo Nyauza would have thought that was enough to earn him a new contract going into the current campaign. More so because centre-back, his position, is associated with leadership, and the Matatiele-born man has racked up valuable experience turning out for the likes of the now-defunct Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates in the past. Disappointingly, the call was made not to renew his deal, something that did not sit well with the player. #SLSiya
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