Pirates confirm new captain
Thabo Matlaba

Pirates confirm new captain

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that defender Thabo Matlaba will serve as the club’s captain for the 2017-18 campaign, with Abbubaker Mobara serving as his deputy. (more…)

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Lekgwathi: Mobara would make a good captain
Orlando Pirates midfielder Abbubaker Mobara

Lekgwathi: Mobara would make a good captain

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi believes Abbubaker Mobara would be the perfect candidate to replace Oupa Manyisa as the club captain.

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Mobara: I can do more
Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament Abbubaker Mobara

Mobara: I can do more

Orlando Pirates midfielder Abbubaker Mobara believes there is still more he can do to improve his performances ahead of the 2017-18 Absa Premiership season. (more…)

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Mobara: We are hungry for the cup
Orlando Pirates midfielder Abbubaker Mobara

Mobara: We are hungry for the cup

Orlando Pirates defender Abbubaker Mobara says they are eyeing the Nedbank Cup trophy as redemption for their disappointing Absa Premiership campaign. (more…)

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Mobara: We don’t fear SuperSport
Orlando Pirates midfielder Abbubaker Mobara

Mobara: We don’t fear SuperSport

Orlando Pirates midfielder Abbubaker Mobara says the Buccaneers will be hoping to redeem themselves when they take on SuperSport United in the Nedbank Cup finals on Saturday. (more…)

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Baxter sings Mobara’s praises
Orlando Pirates midfielder Abbubaker Mobara

Baxter sings Mobara’s praises

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has suggested that Orlando Pirates utility man Abbubaker Mobara will be used in defence for the national team if he is to play against Nigeria on Saturday. (more…)

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Pirates secure Nedbank Cup final spot
Orlando Pirates Nedbank Cup semi-final

Pirates secure Nedbank Cup final spot

Orlando Pirates secured their spot in the Nedbank Cup final after defeating Golden Arrows 1-0 in their semi-final encounter at the Princess Magogo Stadium, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)

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Mobara braced for Wits and Sundowns games
Orlando Pirates midfielder Abbubaker Mobara

Mobara braced for Wits and Sundowns games

Orlando Pirates midfielder Abbubaker Mobara says they are solely focused on securing a top-eight spot, ahead of the sides’ Absa Premiership encounters against Bidvest Wits and Mamelodi Sundowns. (more…)

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Team SA keep stars of Brazil at bay
epa05455405 Keagan Dolly (R) of South Africa in action against Zeca (L) of Brazil during the men's first round match between Brazil and South Africa for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Soccer tournament at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, 04 August 2016. EPA/FERNANDO BIZERRA JR.

Team SA keep stars of Brazil at bay

By Mo Allie in Brazil

As if being competitive against a Neymar-led Brazil with a full complement of 11 players wasn’t tough enough South Africa, down to 10 men for the last third of the game, surpassed the expectations of even their most ardent fans when they held the hosts to a goalless draw in their opening Group A game at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia. (more…)

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