Pirates captain aiming to end trophy drought
Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates challenged by Lerato Manzini of Chippa United

Pirates captain aiming to end trophy drought

Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele says that his team will give it their all in this season’s Nedbank Cup as they aim to end the clubs near six-year trophy drought.

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Mokwena speaks out on Jele’s suspension
Rhulani Mokwena, coach of Orlando Pirates

Mokwena speaks out on Jele’s suspension

Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena insists that losing captain Happy Jele is not a big blow for the club as they’ve ‘got enough ammunition’ in the squad. (more…)

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Should Pirates captain Jele have escaped red against Maritzburg?
Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates receives a red card from Referee, Kulasande Qongqo during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 match between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United

Should Pirates captain Jele have escaped red against Maritzburg?

Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele received the first red card of his career against Maritzburg United and will now miss Saturday’s Soweto derby, but was Jele unlucky to receive his marching orders?

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Five Pirates players to watch against Chiefs
Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates

Five Pirates players to watch against Chiefs

Orlando Pirates are unbeaten against their fiercest rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, since 2014 heading into Saturday’s Telkom Knockout quarter-final. The Buccaneers, however, have endured a tough period and will need the following five stars to help fire them past Amakhosi, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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