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Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

Siwelele vs Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants' Premier Soccer League clash with Siwelele on Tuesday. Bucs are back at Free State Stadium where they beat Lioli FC 3-0 in a CAF Champions League tie last Saturday. Smart from that victory, they are highly motivated going into this tie and have an opportunity to jump up the table from position eight to four. Their struggling opponents are third from the bottom.

Sipho Mbule of Orlando Pirates, Tlhopie Motsepe of Mamelodi Sundowns & Flavio Silva 16-9

PSL transfers: Mbule resurrects at Pirates; Downs lose Ribeiro

From blockbuster arrivals to messy departures, the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League transfer window had it all. Amakhosi made a statement, the Buccaneers reloaded and Masandawana were rocked by the Ribeiro saga.

Kamogelo Sebelebele & Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, August 2025

Predicting Pirates XI to face Siwelele - Ouaddou to drop Appollis for in-form winger?

The Sea Robbers are shifting the focus to the league, and their main mission is to keep the winning run going. Bucs lost the first two opening games but recovered and are now on a three-match winning run.

Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

Not satisfied! Ouaddou displeased despite Pirates' emphatic Lioli victory

The Sea Robbers were initially frustrated by their continental opponents, but ultimately found a way out, going on to register a victory that has given them an advantage ahead of the return leg. However, the coach has pointed out why he is not entirely happy.

Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

‘Dansin is better than Cele & Mthethwa combined! Can Bucs play both Chiefs and Downs tomorrow?’

The Buccaneers cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lioli FC in a CAF Champions League first preliminary round, first leg match at Free State Stadium on Saturday. It was a big win for the Soweto giants, who now host the Lesotho Champions, enjoying three away goals. The result also saw the PSL heavyweights sealing a 3-0 win on the trot in all competitions.

Sihle Nduli, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Thalente Mbatha, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

Lioli vs Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Bucs' CAF continental assignment this weekend agaisnt the Basotho outfit.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi & Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates, Flávio Silva & Aden McCarthy of Kaizer Chiefs 16-9

CAF campaigns ignite: Pirates & Chiefs launch bold continental missions

The giants of Soweto are back on the continental stage. The Buccaneers and Amakhosi are diving into CAF action with fire, pride and unfinished business. Expect drama, big dreams and fierce battles as they chase African glory and write the next chapter of their legacy.

Predicting Pirates' XI to face Lioli - Will Ouaddou unleash new first team striker?

Smart from winning their first trophy of the season, the Buccaneers shift focus to continental duties. They face Lesotho champions Lioli in a CAF Champions League first preliminary round, first leg match at Free State Stadium on Saturday. The Sowteo giants are up against opponents whose profile is not much known in Africa and are out to avoid an upset.

Mofokeng urged to 'keep his feet on the ground' amid transfer speculation around him

The 20-year-old appears an isolated figure following the departure of Mohau Nkota for Saudi Arabia and pressure is mounting on him to return to the form that saw him being a standout player for Pirates in the last two seasons. After reports of him possibly moving abroad, the Bafana Bafana star seems unsettled at the Buccaneers where he competes for a starting spot with Oswin Appollis.

Ouaddou warned against celebrating MTN8 glory and told to focus on what matters for Pirates

It seems the Moroccan is far from winning over his doubters, as he has been told domestic success does not count much for ambitious Sea Robbers.

Solution found? Ouaddou reveals best playstyle for Pirates' Mabasa

The striker has had to contend with limited playtime under the Moroccan tactician despite the 28-year-old being Bucs' top scorer in the last two seasons.

Ouaddou proves doubters wrong 🤫

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam has made all of his doubters eat humble pie after delivering a trophy for the Buccaneers in his maiden campaign. There were plenty of sceptics when the Moroccan took over the reins from Spanish coach Jose Riveiro, who had enjoyed plenty of success with the Sea Robbers.

Enough is enough! Khoza urges Pirates to break Sundowns' PSL dominance after MTN8 supremacy

The Soweto giants last won the Premier Soccer League title in 2012 and have been finishing as runners-up to Masandawana for the last three seasons. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is tasked to break the Brazilians' dominance of the PSL after his predecessors like Jose Riveiro, Rhulani Mokwena, Muhsin Ertugral, Eric Tinkler, Roger de Sa, Milutin Sredojevic and Josef Zinnbauer failed to deliver the biggest trophy in South African football.

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