Pirates name Nkosinathi Sibisi as new captain
Nkosinathi Sibisi of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between Pirates and Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 01 December 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Pirates name Nkosinathi Sibisi as new captain

Orlando Pirates have announced that defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has been named as the club's new captain ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Innocent Maela: Calling Time
Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Magesi FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 28 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Innocent Maela: Calling Time

Orlando Pirates stalwart Innocent Maela has been a loyal servant to the Buccaneers, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Pirates confirm  Zakhele Lepasa’s exit
Zakhele Lepasa of Orlando Pirates during DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Orlando Pirates and Cape Town Spurs at Orlando Stadium on the 06 March 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Pirates confirm Zakhele Lepasa’s exit

Orlando Pirates have officially parted ways with striker Zakhele Lepasa.

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PSL confirm MTN8 quarter-final fixtures
MTN8 Trophy during the 2024 MTN8 smifinal first leg game between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates at Cape Town Stadium on 28 August 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

PSL confirm MTN8 quarter-final fixtures

The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the fixtures for the upcoming MTN8 quarter-finals next month.

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“There’s a lot of work to be done” – Appollis
Oswin Appollis of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Tanzania at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 6 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

“There’s a lot of work to be done” – Appollis

Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis admits there is still a lot of work to be done on the pitch as he looks to settle in at his new club.

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Mofokeng showers Appollis with praise
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 17 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mofokeng showers Appollis with praise

Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng has praised the quality of teammate Oswin Appollis following his performance against Pafos FC.

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Pirates strengthen squad by acquiring Kamogelo Sebelebele
Kamogelo Sebelebele of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2025 HollywoodBets COSAFA Cup Semifinal match between South Africa and Comoros at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 13 June 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Pirates strengthen squad by acquiring Kamogelo Sebelebele

Orlando Pirates have continued to strengthen their squad for the new season following the arrival of Kamogelo Sebelebele.

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Pirates star Mohau Nkota set for Saudi move
Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 03 May 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Pirates star Mohau Nkota set for Saudi move

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that winger Mohau Nkota will join Ettifaq Club in the Saudi Pro League.

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