The debate over who should lead the Orlando Pirates attack has intensified after Boitumelo Radiopane grabbed his opportunity against Sekhukhune United. With Yanela Mbuthuma rested, Radiopane started up front and played a key role in Pirates’ 2-0 Betway Premiership victory. The young striker scored the opening goal before setting up
Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika has stressed the importance of beating Richards Bay as Amakhosi look to maintain their strong start to the Betway Premiership season. Kwinika starts at centre-back as Chiefs face Richards Bay at Princess Magogo Stadium on Wednesday night. The experienced defender will partner with Inacio Miguel
Kaizer Chiefs attacker Mfundo Vilakazi is not worried about the threat posed by Richards Bay ahead of tonight’s Betway Premiership clash. Amakhosi travel to KwaZulu-Natal to face the Natal Rich Boyz at Princess Magogo Stadium, in KwaMashu, outside Durban. The match is set for a 7.30pm. Chiefs are looking to
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up about his relationship with Patrick Maswanganyi following the playmaker’s surprise move to Bahrain. Maswanganyi left Pirates after becoming an important player for the Buccaneers. However, Ouaddou revealed that their relationship was not always smooth last season. The coach admitted he was
Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns star Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi has questioned whether Mamelodi Sundowns are moving away from the identity that has made them one of South Africa’s most dominant teams. Vilakazi has offered a strong assessment of head coach Miguel Cardoso, describing him as a coach who prefers
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Asanele Velebayi has backed new signing Faiz Abrahams to make a big impact at Naturena. Abrahams joined Chiefs on a season-long loan from Stellenbosch earlier this month. However, the 21-year-old is yet to make his debut after the opening three Betway Premiership matches and the first round
Patrick Maswanganyi has broken his silence following his departure from Orlando Pirates, expressing his gratitude to the club, his teammates, staff and supporters. The attacking midfielder brought his time with the Buccaneers to an end after completing his move away from the Soweto giants. Maswanganyi became a popular figure among
Orlando Pirates put together a professional performance at Orlando Stadium, seeing off Sekhukhune United 2-0 in a Matchday 4 Betway Premiership clash that also doubled as a quick-turnaround rematch of their MTN8 quarter-final just three days earlier. The opening exchanges were scrappy and stop-start, with fouls disrupting any real rhythm
The South African Football Association (SAFA) says the R20 million received from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for the implementation of VAR has not been spent. DSAC transferred the money to SAFA in April 2026 to support the VAR project in South African football. SAFA says it
Orlando Pirates have made three changes to their starting XI for Tuesday night’s Betway Premiership clash against Sekhukhune United. The Soweto giants are facing Sekhukhune for the second of three consecutive matches. Pirates won the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final 1-0 last weekend. Deon Hotto scored the only goal
