Orlando Pirates responded emphatically to their goalless first-leg draw against La Cure Waves, producing a dominant display at Orlando Stadium to beat the Mauritian champions 3–1 and advance to the next stage of the CAF Champions League preliminary rounds. The Buccaneers entered the second leg under pressure to find their attacking rhythm after being held […]
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Orlando Pirates will look to finish the job on home soil when they welcome Mauritian newcomers La Cure Waves in the second leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round clash. After a frustrating stalemate in the opening encounter, the Buccaneers return to Johannesburg knowing that there is little room for error. A place […]
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The famous black and white colours of Orlando Pirates are set to shine on the African stage once again. As the Buccaneers prepare for the demanding challenge of the CAF Champions League, expectations among the Sea Robbers faithful have reached new heights. After displaying tactical growth, resilience, and championship-winning mentality in domestic competitions, Pirates now […]
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South Africa has never lacked football talent. From the dusty streets of the townships to community fields across the country, the nation has always produced players blessed with natural ability, creativity, and flair. Mention kasi football culture, ankle-breaking step-overs, fearless one-on-one battles, or effortless midfield control, and the images of gifted players immediately come to […]
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Bafana Bafana are set to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a crucial home clash against Guinea at Johannesburg’s iconic Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the fixture as the opening match of South Africa’s Group D campaign, with Hugo Broos’ […]
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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has been officially crowned the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month for August, following a remarkable start to the 2026/27 domestic football season. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) announced the monthly awards on Tuesday, recognising the immediate influence of the French-Moroccan tactician since taking over the reins at the […]
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A successful CAF Champions League campaign requires far more than domestic success. It demands tactical intelligence, physical resilience, mental strength, and the ability to navigate the unique challenges of African football. For Orlando Pirates, the journey towards continental glory in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League began with a challenging away assignment in Mauritius against La […]
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For South Africa’s football powerhouses, success is no longer measured by domestic achievements alone. Clubs such as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to compete at the highest level both at home and across the continent, with demanding CAF competitions adding another layer of complexity to already intense Betway Premiership and domestic cup schedules. […]
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The opening chapters of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season have delivered a fascinating football story, filled with tactical battles, unexpected results, and a growing sense that no team can afford to take any opponent lightly. As the league table begins to settle after the opening rounds, one major theme has emerged: the traditional gap between […]
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Orlando Pirates have shifted their focus from domestic dominance to continental ambition as the Buccaneers begin their 2026/27 CAF Champions League journey. The Soweto giants have arrived in Mauritius ahead of a crucial first-leg encounter against Mauritian champions La Cure Sylvester SC, widely known as La Cure Waves. The two sides will meet at the […]
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