Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised the spirit in his Buccaneers side, after they beat Richards Bay 1-0 on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium to reach the Carling Knockout final. Pirates’ Ouaddou – ‘It was not an easy game’ “It was not an easy game. We played a very good team with a…
France and South Africa collide in a mammoth meeting of rugby heavyweights in Paris. The two sides return to the scene of their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final classic for a first meeting since the tournament that pits the Six Nations champions against the winners of the Rugby Championship. The Springboks ejected France from their home tournament two years ago…
The Buccaneers appear to be the complete package in 2025/26, boasting a superb defensive spine, top-quality options off the bench in all positions, and tactical versatility. The new Moroccan boss has also shown an ability to juggle his resources effectively as the fixtures come thick and fast. After a tough start to the league season…
A sold-out crowd packed into King Zwelithini Stadium on a buzzing Wednesday night, with anticipation crackling in the air as Abafana Bes’thende welcomed the Buccaneers for a much-anticipated midweek league showdown. The stands were a sea of colour and noise, with fans from both camps in full voice, creating a charged atmosphere under the floodlights….
Fan-designed aircraft celebrates one year of partnership between FlySafair and Cricket South Africa Johannesburg, 5 November 2025: FlySafair and Cricket South Africa (CSA) yesterday unveiled a bold new aircraft livery celebrating their partnership, featuring a design created by 22-year-old Gqeberha student Dinika Naidu. The reveal took place at FlySafair’s Johannesburg hangar, marking one year since the…
Mamelodi Sundowns remain at the top of the Betway Premiership following their 1-1 draw with rivals Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. The draw has allowed Sundowns to increase their lead over second-place Sekhukhune United by two points, although Sekhukhune has a game in hand. On the other hand, the Buccaneers were hindered by the…
Orlando Pirates booked their spot in the Carling Knockout semi-finals with a 2-1 win over holders Magesi FC on Tuesday evening. The hosts then went to sleep in stoppage time and Magesi pulled one back through Lehlogonolo Mokone, but Pirates held on to secure a 2-1 win on the night. Pirates 2 (Moremi 51′, Makgopa…
Orlando Pirates will be desperate to avoid a second tournament exit in the span of half a week when they host Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday. Pirates were dumped out of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round by Saint-Éloi Lupopo on penalties after a 3-3 aggregate draw. It was a particularly bitter…
A valiant effort at home was not enough to ensure survival in the CAF Champions League for Orlando Pirates, who bowed out despite launching a remarkable comeback to win 3-0 in the deciding leg of their Second Preliminary Round fixture against Saint-Éloi Lupopo at Orlando Stadium, where they went down on penalties on Saturday afternoon….
It was a heavy thud back to earth for Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men, who were on a hot run of form. Pirates recently won their fourth successive MTN8 title and are six points off first place in the Betway Premiership with three games in hand – therefore essentially on course to go top. However, they were…
