Pirates finish second despite Polokwane City mauling
Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates scores a goal against Lehlohonolo Phali of Polokwane City

Pirates finish second despite Polokwane City mauling

Orlando Pirates missed out on the Absa Premiership title despite a double from Thembinkosi Lorch that helped guide the Soweto giants to a 3-0 win over Polokwane City in their last Absa Premiership clash of the season.

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What Pirates and Downs took home from Caf CL
CAF Champions League trophy

What Pirates and Downs took home from Caf CL

Although Mamelodi Sundowns may still be hurting from their semi-final Caf Champions League, they will be receiving a multimillion-rand payday to help ease their pain, while Orlando Pirates will also receive a hefty chunk on their return to the competition.

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Mosimane: I don’t want to talk about PSL appeal
Pitso Mosimane, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns

Mosimane: I don’t want to talk about PSL appeal

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has decided against commenting on the news that the PSL is appealing the outcome of the club’s disciplinary hearing, saying that he doesn’t want to make more enemies.

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Pitso: Pirates are still in it
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane

Pitso: Pirates are still in it

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes Orlando Pirates are still in the running to win the Absa Premiership title this season. (more…)

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Sredojevic: Mathematics is a very simple science
Mlutin Sredojevic former head coach of Orlando Pirates

Sredojevic: Mathematics is a very simple science

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says that numerically speaking, his side are still within a chance of lifting the Absa Premiership title at the end of the season. (more…)

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PSL wrap: Pirates suffer potential title blow
Thato Mokeke of Cape Town City and Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates

PSL wrap: Pirates suffer potential title blow

Orlando Pirates suffered a potential hammer blow in their bid to win the Absa Premiership as they conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 with Cape Town City. This has handed the initiative to their title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Motshwari: We let ourselves down

Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari believes that his side let themselves down after conceding a late goal during their 2-2 draw against Cape Town City at Athlone Stadium on Saturday. (more…)

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Sredojevic: We paid expensively
Milutin Sredojevic, coach of Orlando Pirates

Sredojevic: We paid expensively

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic insists that his side paid the price for their lack of concentration in the closing stages of the match. (more…)

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CT City dent Pirates’ title hopes

Orlando Pirates moved one point clear of Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Absa Premiership standings after claiming a 2-2 draw against Cape Town City at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS. (more…)

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