Pirates confirm Saleng loan move
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departures of two players ahead of the 2025-26 season.
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July 10, 2025
Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates arrives during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Preliminary round 2nd leg match between Orlando Pirates and Disciples FC at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 23 August 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
Riveiro tight-lipped on Saleng situation
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has remained tight-lipped on winger Monnapule Saleng's situation at the club.
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February 14, 2025
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between TS Galaxy FC and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on the 29 October 2024 © Zamani Makautsi /BackpagePix
Pirates’ Attack
As Orlando Pirates try to extend their gap over Mamelodi Sundowns, a key area will be how their attack functions, writes Mazola Molefe.
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November 14, 2024
Orlando Pirates winners of the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates secure third consecutive MTN8 title
Orlando Pirates were crowned MTN8 champions for the third consecutive year after fighting back to secure a 3-1 victory over Stellenbosch FC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
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October 6, 2024
Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 24 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Makgopa nets brace as Pirates cruise past Polokwane
Evidence Makgopa bagged a brace as Orlando Pirates cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Polokwane City in their Betway Premiership encounter at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
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September 25, 2024
Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United, at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 18 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Saleng strikes late as Pirates edge Chippa
A late Monnapule Saleng goal from Orlando Pirates came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Chippa United in their opening Betway Premiership clash at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
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September 19, 2024
Pirates fight back to beat Chiefs in thrilling derby
Orlando Pirates came from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby clash at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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March 9, 2024
Hat-trick hero Lepasa fires Pirates into MTN8 semis
Zakhele Lepasa bagged a hat-trick to inspire Orlando Pirates to a comfortable 5-0 thrashing of Sekhukhune United to reach the semi-finals of the MTN8.
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August 12, 2023
Saleng: Your Fans’ Player of the Season
The Orlando Pirates fans have spoken, and by an overwhelming majority they have selected their Vodacom Fans’ Player of the Season.
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August 10, 2023
Lepasa on the double as Pirates beat Royal AM in six goal thriller
A brace from Zakhele Lepasa inspired Orlando Pirates to their first win in the DStv Premiership after securing a thrilling 4-2 victory over Royal AM at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening.
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August 8, 2023