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Pirates beef up technical bench

The Bucs' coaching unit welcomes a new face following the arrival of the experienced analyst who also worked in the recruitment department in his former club. After bagging two domestic trophies, the Sea Robbers hope to win the Premier Soccer League title this season and even more glory in the future. To write more success, the playing unit and the technical bench need figures who can help the club achieve the set ambitions.

Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025

Why Makgopa and Foster? Broos questioned after snubbing Rayners & Mbuthuma

The spotlight again is on the Belgian tactician since he named his final squad to take on Panama during the international break. The raging debate is who should have been called up and who should have been left out. The games lined up later this month are expected to give the 73-year-old a glimpse of how fit his players are before the World Cup finals.

Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates, March 2026

'I’ve not been getting these kinds of moments' - Rele responds after Bucs hat-trick

The Bafana Bafana star was on fire as the Sea Robbers registered their biggest win of the season so far. As the Buccaneers collected points from an emphatic victory and boosted their title chances, President Yama 2000 made history. Now, Mofokeng will shift focus to national duties with a boosted morale.

Nkhosikhona Ndaba, Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates, February 2025

Ouaddou clear that Pirates' walloping TS Galaxy is 'a very good answer for people who have doubt'

The Buccaneers ran riot to register their biggest winning margin of the season so far. It was a commanding display that underlined their intentions at a crucial stage of the campaign. The emphatic victory could also give title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns plenty to reflect on as the race for the Premier Soccer League crown has intensified.

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

The race up the standings heats up as the Premier Soccer League edges towards its conclusion. The Mpumalanga outfit will host a wounded Pirates side desperate to reclaim top spot, while the Rockets will be aiming to return to league-winning ways in their push for a top-eight finish.

Predicted XI Pirates vs Galaxy: Rele wide, Mbule No.10 & Makgopa back?

The Sea Robbers desperately need to bounce back from the 1-1 draw against Siwelele when they face the Rockets on Sunday at the Mbombela Stadium. With Mamelodi Sundowns on CAF Champions League duties, victory for the Soweto giants will send them to the top of the Premier League table with 51 points, one more than the defending champions.

Brayan Leon, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

Feutmba identifies Pirates' biggest drawback in PSL title race against Sundowns

A photo finish could be on the cards in this season’s bid for the Premier Soccer League crown, with the battle likely to go down to the wire. Masandawana and the Soweto giants are locked in a tight race, constantly exchanging top spot as they push for supremacy. As things stand, it remains too close to call, with no clear favourite emerging between the two heavyweights.

Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates, October 2025

'This is a major team, not a small club' - Ex-Pirates star on Ouaddou's striker dilemma

The Buccaneers lack a forward genuinely challenging for the Premier Soccer League Golden Boot, but there is still room for improvement in attack. A former Soweto giants star has opened up on how the coach is dealing with his underperforming frontrunners. He feels a sharper output up front remains a pressing need.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Marcelo Allende, Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns

Benni's take on PSL title race between Pirates & Sundowns: 'Chiefs will be inspired'

The Soweto giants last lifted the Premier Soccer League title in 2012, a long drought that now heaps pressure on them to reclaim South Africa's domestic football's ultimate prize. They find themselves locked in a fierce tussle with Masandawana, who have dominated the league by winning it for the past eight consecutive seasons. A former Bafana Bafana forward has now weighed in on this brutal title race, adding his voice to the growing title race debate.

Pirates' mission in futility? Sundowns declared '80% likely to win PSL'

Just like it was the case in the previous seasons, the Sea Robbers and the Tshwane giants are the close rivals for the title in the ongoing campaign. But the Buccaneers failed to take advantage over the weekend when they were frustrated and eventually dropped points against Siwelele FC. Downs will be back in league action in midweek and can open a two-point gap against their rivals.

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Bafana star warned over WC ambition despite shutting out Pirates - 'Long way to go'

The custodian was in impressive form as he helped his Premier Soccer League team frustrate the Sea Robbers. With match-winning saves, the Bafana keeper was the star of the game as he forced Bucs to drop crucial points. Although he was a standout player, he has been cautioned not to think he will get an automatic ticket to the global bonanza that will take place mid-year.

Can Pirates beat Sundowns to the PSL title? Seema rates Bucs' chances

The battle for the Premier Soccer League crown has turned into a brutal duel between the Buccaneers and Masandawana. With the margins so tight, the closeness of the race is setting up a dramatic photo finish to the season.

'We had Jesus Christ in the goal' - Ouaddou impressed by Goss

The Buccaneers coach was expected to show frustration at the opponent’s goalkeeper for denying the Soweto giants a chance to widen their lead in the Premier Soccer League. Instead, the former Marumo Gallants tactician praised the custodian for his heroic performance. In a moment of admiration, he described the goalkeeper’s display by offering one of the most spiritual applauses for the match-saving efforts.

Orlando Pirates, Siwelele FC, March 2026

Ouaddou reveals tactical masterstroke behind Bucs comeback against Siwelele

Despite settling for a single point in Saturday’s encounter, finishing chances were scarce, and the situation could have turned far more disastrous for the title-chasing Sea Robbers. However, a timely half-time talk from the Bucs’ tactical team proved crucial, as Ouaddou explained that his side intensified their efforts and were rightfully rewarded with a goal.

Don't worry! Pirates encouraged after Siwelele frustration - 'Sundowns performance is not optimal'

Even though the Premier Soccer League title has entered a critical juncture, the Sea Robbers could not beat Siwelele and ended up dropping points. The Buccaneers were not lethal in front of goal and wasted many goal-scoring opportunities, with blame placed squarely on their strikers. But according to their legend, all is not lost, and Pirates still have a high chance of winning the title.

Dolly calls for punishment of referees who make mistakes

Referees play a critical role in any football competition but a long line of controversial decisions in South African football are undermining the integrity of the officials. Virtually all of the PSL's coaches have pointed out various refereeing mistakes during the season but, as the 33-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns player points out, the officals who make these mistakes rarely, if ever, are punished for their errors.

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