Thobejane optimistic about Baroka’s chances
Kgoloko Thobejane, coach of Baroka FC during 2016 Telkom Knockout match between Baroka FC and Cape Town City at Peter Mokab Stadium, November on the 05 November 2016 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Thobejane optimistic about Baroka’s chances

Baroka coach Kgoloko Thobejane remains optimistic that his side will turn the corner after their winless run in the Absa Premiership was extended to six matches.
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Baroka secure late draw against Pirates
Thembela Sikhakhane of Orlando Pirates challenged by Tshepiso Lietsisa and Dineo Shaku of Baroka FC during the Absa Premiership match between Baroka FC and Orlando Pirates at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on the 30 November 2016©Samuel Shivambu/Backpagepix

Baroka secure late draw against Pirates

Orlando Pirates were forced to play out to a 1-1 draw with Baroka at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in the Absa Premiership on Wednesday evening.
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SSU send Pirates packing in TKO
Thabo Rakhale of Orlando Pirates challenged by Thuso Phala of Supersport United during the 2016 Telkom Knockout match between the Supersport United and Orlando Pirates at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on the 26 November 2016©Samuel Shivambu/Backpagepix

SSU send Pirates packing in TKO

SuperSport United booked their spot in the Telkom Knockout final following a narrow 1-0 semi-final victory over Orlando Pirates at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. (more…)

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Solinas: Masehe’s presence is being missed
Paulus Masehe of Free State Stars challenges Gift Motupa of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Free State Stars and Orlando Pirates on 17 February 2016 at Goble Park Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Solinas: Masehe’s presence is being missed

Free State Stars coach Giovanni Solinas says injury to captain Paulus Masehe has affected the team’s performance following their 1-0 defeat against Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium. (more…)

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Okwuosa: In football history means little
Mpho Sitaytayi of Highlands Park challenges James Okwuosa of Chippa United during the Telkom Knockout Last 16 match between Highlands Park and Chippa United on the 21 October 2016 at Makhulong Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Okwuosa: In football history means little

Chippa United captain James Okwuosa believes history will mean little when his side take on Orlando Pirates at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday. (more…)

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Okwuosa: We need ‘something special’ to beat Pirates
James Okwuosa of Chippa United during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Chippa United on 02 February 2016 at Lucas Moripe Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Okwuosa: We need ‘something special’ to beat Pirates

Chippa United captain James Okwuosa believes his side need something special if they want to defeat Orlando Pirates at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday. (more…)

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Palacios delighted with Pirates performance
Augusto Palacios, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2016 Telkom Knockout quarterfinal game between Orlando Pirates and Highlands Park at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 5 November 2016 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Palacios delighted with Pirates performance

Orlando Pirates caretaker coach Augusto Palacios says he was delighted with his side’s improved performance against Free State Stars at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday. (more…)

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Pirates clinch narrow victory over FSS
Moeketsi Sekola of Free State Stars pulls away from Oupa Manyisa of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership 2016/17 game between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 19 November 2016 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Pirates clinch narrow victory over FSS

Orlando Pirates secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Free State Stars at the Orlando Stadium in the Absa Premiership on Saturday. (more…)

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