Mabasa Calls For Consistency As Bucs Attempt To Transfer Cup Success To League Form
Orlando Pirates forward Tshegofatso Mabasa has indicated the necessary changes to translate their cup form into league success. The Soweto giants lifted their third consecutive MTN8 title on Saturday, beating Stellenbosch 3-1 in a thrilling battle at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Under the guidance of coach Jose Riveiro, who was appointed as the new Pirates head coach in June 2022, the Buccaneers have gone on to win […]
Barker: It Hurts, But We Will Heal
Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker has welcomed the FIFA break, saying it will help him and his boys to heal after they painfully lost the MTN8 trophy at the hands of Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Stellies fell victim to what is beginning to be a norm in South African football, a dubious […]
Riveiro: No Regrets On Benching Mofokeng
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says it was his game plan to introduce rising star attacker Relebohile Mofokeng in the second half as the youngster produced another game-changing performance off the bench for the second time in a cup final in the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Like last season’s Nedbank Cup […]
Ncikazi: This Will Be The Most Difficult Final
The Mighty Buccaneers are set to have a go at a record third consecutive MTN8 title on Saturday (18:00) when they lock horns with a fierce rival in Stellenbosch. Recently revered as the current ‘Cup Kings’ of South African football, the Soweto Giants are preparing to clinch a total fifth domestic cup title under Spanish coach Jose Riveiro. Upon his arrival […]
Ncikazi: Saleng And Ndah Have Not Trained For Days
Huge concern at Orlando Pirates as assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has confirmed that both Olisa Ndah and Monnapule Saleng have not trained for days for their upcoming MTN8 final against Stellenbosch on Saturday. Nigerian defender and vice-captain, Ndah along with current club top scorer Saleng were both out on injury when The Buccaneers faced Richards Bay in their last game at […]
Was Pirates Saving Ndah And Saleng For the MTN8 Final? Jose Respond
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on the absence of two usual starters Olisa Ndah and Monnapule Saleng in their 1-0 away victory over Richards Bay on Sunday. In their first away league fixture of the season, Pirates were without the services of two key figures in vice-captain Ndah and the current club’s top scorer for the new season, Saleng. The two […]
Pirates Down Bay To Go Joint Top Along With Sundowns
Kabelo Dlamini scored a stupendous free kick as Orlando Pirates overcame Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership match at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was looking for someone to inspire his team after they were left frustrated by the Rich Boys, who blocked all the channels inside and outside and it […]
Martin: We Are Still Assessing Ofori
AmaZulu FC coach, Pablo Franco Martin has shed some light on the team’s link with former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Richards Ofori, who was reported to have signed with the club. Ofori, otherwise known as ‘The Black Cat’, parted ways with Orlando Pirates in July after spending four seasons at the Buccaneers. The 30-year-old had since not found a new home, spending preseason without […]
Nabi: Sirino Is Quality
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has praised Gaston Sirino as a quality player after yet another blistering display in their 3-1 victory over AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. The Uruguayan, who scored the second goal in that win over Usuthu, was acquired by Amakhosi as a free agent after […]
Sundowns Thump Struggling Gallants
Mamelodi Sundowns have overtaken Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership after thrashing Marumo Gallants 4-1 at Loftus Stadium on Tuesday. Coach Manqoba Mngqithi once again opted to go into this one without Bafana Bafana’s key players Tebogo Mokoena and right back, Khuliso Mudau. Masandawana opened the scoring as early as the eighth minute. A swift build-up from the […]