Orlando Pirates picked up the first piece of silverware on offer this season as they edged a 10-man Bloemfontein Celtic 2-1 in the MTN8 final on Saturday evening to end the club’s six-year trophy drought.
Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final on Saturday afternoon, with both teams hoping to use the game as a springboard to further success this season. SoccerClub writer DEAN WORKMAN highlights five players to watch out for in the early derby clash.
Orlando Pirates new signing Deon Hotto admits that joining the Buccaneers was an easy decision for him as it was a club he grew up watching in Namibia. (more…)
Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza believes that the international pedigree of new signings Thulani Hlatswayo and Deon Hotto will complement the team they have assembled at the Soweto giants.
On Saturday, Bidvest Wits will be aiming to secure their place in the Nedbank Cup final. Here SoccerClub picks three Wits players who could potentially guide them past Mamelodi Sundowns. (more…)
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila have confirmed that the club will not be able to afford the salaries of a number of Bidvest Wits players after sealing a deal to buy the club, putting the likes of Thulani Hlatshwayo, Deon Hotto and others all up for sale.
