SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA — When Abdeslam Ouaddou arrived at Orlando Pirates in June 2025 to succeed José Riveiro, the pressure was immense. Managing one of South Africa’s biggest clubs comes with relentless scrutiny, and after a shaky start to the campaign, doubts quickly surfaced among sections of the Buccaneers faithful. But by the end of […]
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JOHANNESBURG — Orlando Pirates have officially completed a sensational domestic treble, ending a 14-year league drought by capturing the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title in a dramatic final-day showdown. The Buccaneers secured a nervy 2-0 victory over Orbit College at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon, finishing just one point ahead of fierce rivals Mamelodi Sundowns to […]
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Mbombela Stadium — The fourteen-year wait is finally over. Orlando Pirates have been crowned 2025/26 Betway Premiership champions after a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Orbit College on a dramatic final day of the season. The triumph not only brings the league title back to Soweto for the first time since 2012 but also completes a […]
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POLOKWANE, SOUTH AFRICA – A historic night unfolded at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday evening as Sipho Chaine etched his name into Betway Premiership history. The Orlando Pirates goalkeeper officially became the league’s all-time single-season clean sheet record holder after registering his 19th shutout during Pirates’ commanding 3-0 victory over Magesi FC. The […]
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POLOKWANE – Orlando Pirates produced another statement performance on Saturday evening as they swept aside Magesi FC 3-0 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium to maintain the pressure at the top of the Betway Premiership table. The Buccaneers looked sharp, confident, and ruthless from the opening whistle, delivering a performance that underlined their growing belief in […]
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SOWETO – The Sea Robbers have officially reclaimed their throne. Orlando Pirates Reserves were crowned the 2025/26 DStv Diski Challenge champions after a composed and clinical 2-0 victory over title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns at a packed Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In a fixture billed as the ultimate title decider, the Buccaneers arrived knowing a […]
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JOHANNESBURG – Orlando Pirates are entering the most critical four-week stretch of the 2025/26 season. With the Betway Premiership title race reaching its climax, the Buccaneers have four final hurdles standing between them and potential silverware. Following a spirited display in the recent Soweto Derby, the Sea Robbers sit in a prime position to challenge […]
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POLOKWANE – The Betway Premiership enters a decisive phase this week as a full slate of midweek fixtures promises to reshape both the title race and the battle for top-eight finishes. With the 2025/26 season nearing its conclusion, every point now carries massive significance, and the margin for error has all but disappeared. Pirates Face […]
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The Betway Premiership served up an electrifying weekend of football from April 24–26, 2026, with results that have left the title race hanging by a thread. From the drama of the Soweto Derby to tactical triumphs in Limpopo, South African football proved once again why it’s in a league of its own. Honors Even in […]
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JOHANNESBURG – The 185th edition of the Soweto Derby lived up to its billing as a spectacle of passion and drama, with Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs playing out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at a sold-out FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Despite a 45-minute delay to allow for the safe arrival of thousands of fans, […]
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