Mbatha Hails Outgoing Riveiro As Career-Defining Influence
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has expressed his deep gratitude to outgoing coach Jose Riveiro, crediting him with profoundly “influencing my football career” and transforming him “from nobody to somebody.”
Mbatha Talks Of Cele-KwaMashu Rivalry In The Soweto Derby
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha opens up about his close relationship with homeboy Thabo Cele while acknowledging the potential impact of young players in the upcoming Soweto Derby.
Mbatha And Adams Ruled Out Of Bafana AFCON Qualifiers
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Thalente Mbatha and Jayden Adams have been ruled out of the two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Congo. Bafana Bafana will face the Congolese in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Friday (19:00), before traveling to Congo to play the return match on Tuesday, 15 October. Broos explained […]
Mbatha: You Might Be Talented, But Work Hard
Bafana Bafana’s new hero, Thalente Mbatha, has spoken about his meteoric rise from being unwanted at SuperSport United to now playing for Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos threw Mbatha into the fray in the dying minutes of the match to salvage a draw against Uganda in the 2025 Africa Cup […]
Mbatha Completes The Move To Pirates
Midfielder Thalente Mbatha’s move to Orlando Pirates is as good as done, Sportswire has been informed. Mbatha spent the second half of the season at Pirates on loan from SuperSport United. The 24-year-old, who saw little game time with Gavin Hunt’s side, was named the Man of the Match when Pirates defeated Mamelodi […]
Mbatha: Sundowns Was Scared Of Us
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says Mamelodi Sundowns feared them in the Nedbank Cup final, saying that shouldn’t come as a surprise because the Soweto giants are also a big team. Pirates, unlike not many teams do against Sundowns, came from behind to beat the African giants 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final at […]
Mbatha: Pirates And SuperSport Will Decide My Future
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has revealed that everything is not up to him to whether he stays at the club beyond this season as he is on loan from SuperSport United. Pirates, who signed the KwaMashu-born midfielder in the January transfer window from SuperSport for six months, scooped the man of the match […]
Mbatha Reveals Cup Final Mentality To Prove Himself
In a bid to secure a permanent move to Orlando Pirates, midfielder Thalente Mbatha reveals his approach of treating every match like a cup final. Mbatha, born in KwaMashu, joined Pirates on loan from SuperSport United during the January transfer window and has quickly established himself as a valuable asset for the Soweto giants. He […]
Johannes Heading To Pirates
SuperSport United defender Kegan Johannes is on his way to join Orlando Pirates next season. According to Sportswire sources, Pirates have been looking for a consistent right back for the past two seasons, and Johannes fits the bill. Their current options at the position are limited due to injuries. Thabiso Lebitso, their preferred right back, […]
Pirates Hammer Royal AM In DStv Premiership Clash
Orlando Pirates secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Royal AM in their DStv Premiership encounter at Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday. The win strengthens the Soweto giants’ pursuit of second place and the coveted CAF Champions League qualification spot for next season. This comes after witnessing Stellenbosch FC thrash Polokwane City 5-0 on Saturday. Pirates […]