Maela: Our experience in Nedbank Cup helped us
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Training Session Orlando Pirates at 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers , Algeria on 25 November 2024 ©Djaffar Ladjal/BackpagePix

Maela: Our experience in Nedbank Cup helped us

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela says their experience in the Nedbank Cup played a huge role in helping them overcome Richards Bay in the last 32.

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Pirates secure place in Nedbank Cup last 16
Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates tracked by Tlakusani Mthethwa of Richards Bay during the 2024/25 Nedbank Cup match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 26 January 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Pirates secure place in Nedbank Cup last 16

Orlando Pirates claimed a 3-1 victory over Richards Bay to secure their place in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup.

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Pirates without Sibisi for Nedbank Cup tie
Nkosinathi Sibisi of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 football match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 12 January 2025 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Pirates without Sibisi for Nedbank Cup tie

Orlando Pirates will be without Nkosinathi Sibisi when they take on Richards Bay in the round of 32 in the Nedbank Cup.

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CAF Champions League: Into Africa
Players celebrated with trophy after Sundowns win the 2016 CAF Champions League Final beating Zamalek 3-1 on aggregate at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt on 23 October 2016 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

CAF Champions League: Into Africa

It has been a tough road for South African clubs in continental competitions over the last three decades, but there have been a smattering of highlights, writes Mark Gleeson.

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Thabiso Sesane: Rock At The Back
Samuel Darpoh of Magesi FC challenged by Thabiso Sesane of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Magesi FC and Orlando Pirates at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa on 29 December 2024 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Thabiso Sesane: Rock At The Back

Thabiso Sesane had to bide his time at Orlando Pirates but has become a fixture in their defence, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory
Orlando Pirates winners of the 2024 Nedbank Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 01 June 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory

The Nedbank Cup is a chance for clubs to close the season with a special piece of silverware that has been contested since 1971, writes Nick Said.

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Riveiro praises players after Ahly win
Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Riveiro praises players after Ahly win

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was delighted with his side’s statement win over Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League clash in Cairo on Saturday that saw The Buccaneers top their pool but warned against getting too carried away.
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CAF competitions provide SA football with boost
Devin Titus of Stellenbosch FC and Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns challenge hard during the 2024 MTN8 semifinal 2nd leg game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 1 September 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

CAF competitions provide SA football with boost

South African football is looking to 2025 for a major boost, with World Cup qualification in sight for Bafana Bafana and a chance to win a continental title again in the end-of-the-year Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.
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