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Pirates 0-1 NEOM SC - PSL champions defeated in last pre-season friendly

Orlando Pirates suffered a dispiriting second loss of their Spanish camp on Friday, going down to the Saudi Pro League side at the Marbella Football Centre on Friday in their final pre-season encounter before they fly back to South Africa to defend their PSL title.

Pirates vs NEOM SC Match Preview

GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between the Buccaneers and the Falcons at the Estepona Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's fifth and final match of their Spanish camp and should see Abdeslam Ouaddou field a side close to the XI that will compete in their first league match of the season against newly promoted Milford FC on August 1.

Pirates 1-0 Las Palmas - After 265 minutes the Bucs finally score against the Yellows

These two sides had met in pre-season friendlies in 2023 and 2025, both of which ended in 0-0 draws. But finally, in 2026 after a further 85 minutes of stalemate, Boitumelo Radiopane got in behind the Spanish club's backline and finished smartly to give Pirates a goal and the win on the day.

Thalente Mbatha Orlando Pirates preseason

Orlando Pirates vs UD Las Palmas Match Preview

GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between the Buccaneers and the Yellows at the Marbella Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's fourth match of their Spanish camp and comes just 24 hours after Abdeslam Ouaddou's men lost 3-2 to Al Ittihad on Tuesday evening.

Al Ittihad 3-2 Pirates - Ouaddou's men go down fighting

The Buccaneers suffered their first loss of the 2026 pre-season tour after going down 3-2 to The Tigers at the Banus Football Centre in Marbella. They will have to regroup quickly as they have another match against Spanish club Las Palmas just 24 hours after the final whistle against the Saudi giants.

Al Ittihad vs Pirates Match Preview

GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between The Tigers and the Buccaneers at the Banus Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's third match of their Spanish camp and Abdeslam Ouaddou will be keen to get more minutes into his squad's legs and test the match readiness of his new recruits.

Pirates 2-1 Cadiz: Bucs fight back to claim first win of Spanish tour

In the Soweto club's second pre-season friendly of their Spanish tour they came back from one goal down to show their class and emerge as the winners of this clash with the Yellow Submarine Segunda Division side at the Marbella Football Centre, Spain.

Pirates vs Cadiz Preview

GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between The Buccaneers and the Yellow Submarine at the Marbella Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's second match of their Spanish camp after their opening 1-1 draw with Cordoba CF. Abdeslam Ouaddou will be keen to get more minutes into his squad's legs and test the match readiness of his new recruits.

Pirates 1-1 Cordoba CF - PSL champions claw back to claim a draw

Abedslam Ouaddou was happy to experiment with his line up in the first match of the Buccaneers pre-season tour of Spain. After a tough opening 45 minutes the Sowetan giants regrouped and looked more solid in the second half until they went behind. But the reigning PSL champions showed what they are made of by pulling level with 15 minutes to go.

Orlando Pirates vs Cordoba CF Preview

GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between The Buccaneers and The Caliphs at the Marbella Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's first match of their Spanish camp and will see Abdeslam Ouaddou getting his first look at the South African champions new recruits and how his side will cope with the loss of Relebohile Mofokeng to Belgium club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Pirates legend warns club on CAFCL return - – ‘You can't go to the competition with those players’

The Buccaneers have been warned that they must prioritise experience in the transfer market if they are to survive the rigours of continental competition. Club legend Thapelo Liau believes the current Betway Premiership champions risk another early exit unless they balance their youthful exuberance with seasoned campaigners.

Sihle Nduli of Orlando Pirates and Siyabulela Mabele of Orbit College

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

All the details you need to follow the Premier Soccer League clash that will decide the title destination of the Premier Soccer League and a relegation spot. As it stands, The Ghost will be crowned champions on Saturday with a victory over second-from-bottom The Mswenko Boys while points for the Rustenburg side could see them escape the relegation/promotion play offs.

Relebohile Mofokeng Orlando Pirates Athini Jodwana Durban City

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

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash that could decide the title destination of the Premier Soccer League. As it stands, The Ghost can be crowned champions on Saturday with a victory over the Nedbank Cup winners at a sold-out Orlando Stadium.

Ex-Pirates captain issues warning ahead Durban clash - 'They must come to the party'

The Sea Robbers stand on the precipice of history as they prepare for a monumental clash against the Nedbank Cup winners that could finally end over a decade of hurt. Following Mamelodi Sundowns' unexpected slip-up against TS Galaxy, the Buccaneers now hold their destiny in their own hands ahead of the showdown at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

Flavio Silva, Kaizer Chiefs, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, April 2026

Stay or go? Derby result could decide the future of Chiefs co-coaches

The Naturena-based side is riding the crest of a wave following a remarkable turnaround in form that has seen them surge towards CAF qualification. But the ultimate test of their revival is fast approaching as all eyes are now on the upcoming Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates, a match that could carry significant weight regarding the long-term future of the club's coaching staff.

Manqoba Mngqithi, Golden Arrows, September 2025

Mngqithi picks Pirates' unsung hero, references him to motivate his Arrows players

The Abafana Bes’thende coach has been left charmed by a Buccaneers star he regards as an evergreen performer, one he believes his own players should look up to and emulate. The experienced campaigner continues to deliver consistently, proving that age is no barrier to influence at the highest level. He has also come in handy for the Soweto giants as they push strongly for the Premier Soccer League title.

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