Mlambo, Munetsi to miss FS Stars tie

Xola Mlambo and Marshall Munetsi will play no part in Orlando Pirates’ Absa Premiership clash against Free State Stars tonight due to their suspensions.

Mlambo using Bafana snub as motivation

Orlando Pirates midfielder Xola Mlambo has yet to receive a Bafana Bafana call-up, despite being one of the standout players in the Absa Premiership this season. The midfielder is not bothered at missing out, saying he has used it as motivation.

Baroka stun Pirates to claim TKO title

Baroka made history by securing their maiden title in the top flight after defeating Orlando Pirates on penalties to claim the Telkom Knockout Cup after the clash ended in a pulsating 2-2 draw.

Malesela: Mlambo learns and listens

TS Galaxy coach and former Orlando Pirates captain is adamant that Xola Mlambo deserves a Bafana Bafana call-up, citing his eagerness to learn and listen in a bid to become a better player.

Mlambo: It was difficult competition in midfield

Orlando Pirates midfielder Xola Mlambo admits that the midfield battle against Kaizer Chiefs proved to be ‘difficult competition’.

Best and Worst: Chiefs vs Pirates

Mario Booysen had an afternoon to forget, while Vincent Pule and Xola Mlambo continued their excellent run of form as Orlando Pirates booked their spot in the Telkom Knockout final with a 2-1 win against Kaizer Chiefs, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. Best: Thembinkosi Lorch: 8/10 His pace, off-the-ball movement and trickery caused the Chiefs defence all sorts of problems. The winger… Read more →

Pirates claim Chiefs scalp in thrilling Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates booked their spot in the Telkom Knockout final after securing a 2-1 victory against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby, courtesy of goals by Thembinkosi Lorch and Justin Shonga, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

How Chiefs can win the Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to avenge their loss to arch-rivals Orlando Pirates when the two sides meet in a much-anticipated Telkom knockout semi-finals Soweto derby clash, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Five Pirates players to watch in Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs do battle in the Soweto derby this weekend with a place in the Telkom Knockout final on the line. In a game of such magnitude, both clubs will require their star players to stand up. SoccerClub writer DEAN WORKMAN has picked out five Pirates players who could make the difference.

Bafana needs to set Serero matter straight

Thulani Serero will need to do good by all parties concerned following his return to the national team fold for Bafana Bafana’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.