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Call him up! Broos told to consider Pirates defender - 'He's making SA proud'

The South African national team have many players to select from when it comes to protecting the goalkeeper, but the veteran Belgian has been urged to consider one Bucs star who has been excellent this season. With barely two months to the World Cup, it is interesting to see whether the technical team will consider him.

Lebone Seema, Orlando Pirates, Lundi Mahala, Richards Bay, April 2026

Richards Bay 2-2 Pirates: 'Forget it, the league is gone! Appollis with schoolboy errors'

Abdelsalam Ouaddou’s charges came into the clash looking to keep the winning run alive, but a red-hot 24-year-old winger who clearly has the Soweto teams figured out, alongside Papi Zothwane, flipped the script, shutting down the Buccaneers’ push to climb to the summit in the absence of the Tshwane giants, who are in pursuit of the CAF Champions League, as the spoils were shared on Friday night.

Lebone Seema, Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele

Seema opens up on 'Pirates culture' amid a good defensive run in PSL

The Buccaneers have been ruthless in attack, as well as defensively solid, in recent South African top-tier matches they have been playing. Currently, the Soweto giants have the best defensive record in Mzansi as well as the best in taking chances, which gives them a massive chance to beat the defending champions to the crown this season.

Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng & Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates, August 2025

Predicted XI Pirates vs Arrows: Rele or Andre De Jong for No. 10 role?

After a huge win over TS Galaxy, Orlando Pirates return to Premier Soccer League action. A win over Abafana Bes'thende will help the Sea Robbers go back to the top of the table. This is a game that the Soweto giants will not afford to lose, as they need points that will firmly keep them in the title race.

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.

'He still has a chance' - Snubbed Pirates star tipped to make Broos' Bafana World Cup squad

The Belgian tactician has named his preliminary squad ahead of the friendly games against Panama later in March. The games have been lined up as part of Bafana's preparations for the global football bonanza in the middle of this year. Already, the coach's preliminary squad has been analysed, and questions have arisen on who should be in and who does not deserve a place in it.

Sipho Mbule, Orlando Pirates, February 2026

Predicted XI Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele - Ouaddou in a dilemma: Makgopa or Mbuthuma?

The Sea Robbers return to action after a midweek victory that propelled them to the top of the Premier Soccer League table. The hard-fought win over Richards Bay ensured that the Buccaneers maintained a close gap with Mamelodi Sundowns, although an insignificant goal difference separates the two rivals. As Masandawana focus on the CAF Champions League, the Soweto giants are hunting for league points over the weekend.

Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, March 2026

Predicting Pirates starting XI vs Polokwane City: headache for Ouaddou - Mbuthuma or Makgopa?

The Sea Robbers will be back in action on Wednesday after a morale-boosting win over the Glamour Boys in the Soweto derby. Against Rise and Shine, Bucs will need more points in order to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in the tight Premier Soccer League title race.

Predicted Pirates' XI vs Richards Bay: Mbule fit & available, will Ouaddou hand him a starting spot?

The Buccaneers will host the Natal Rich Boyz at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday. The KwaZulu-Natal side will come in high on confidence, having secured three points against Kaizer Chiefs in their last league match. However, for the Sea Robbers, every point is crucial at this stage, and they are laser-focused on the title race, while the visitors are striving to climb the standings and secure a coveted top-eight finish.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Yanela Mbuthuma, Orlando Pirates

Pirates' predicted XI vs Chiefs: De Jong ahead of Mbuthuma & Rele in No. 10 role?

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will be making his debut in the country's biggest fixture of the season, hoping to bounce back from recent back-to-back losses. However, it will not be easy against the Glamour Boys, who will be avoiding a third straight loss across all competitions. The game will be staged at the iconic FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Andre de Jong, Daniel Msendami and Kamogelo Sebelebele, Orlando Pirates

Pirates' predicted XI vs Casric Stars: Rest Mofokeng, give Msendami first start ahead of Soweto derby?

The Sea Robbers are up against a lower division team again in South Africa's premier knockout competition. They are out to reclaim a trophy they last won in 2024 under Jose Riveiro. The Soweto giants would also want to atone for being this competition's losing finalists last season after rivals Kaizer Chiefs denied them a chance to shine on the podium.

Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Tapelo Xoki, Orlando Pirates

Are Pirates feeling the pinch of Mbokazi's departure? Ex-Chiefs star on Buccaneers defence

A huge gap opened in the Buccaneers’ defence after the Bafana Bafana centre-back secured a move to Chicago Fire FC. Although the Soweto giants responded by signing Mpho Chabatsane, they remained reduced at the back following the exit of Olisa Ndah. That might have left coach Abdeslam Ouaddou needing a central defender.

Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Mbule, Orlando Pirates, October 2025

Predicting Pirates XI vs Sundowns: Is it Mbule, De Jong or Mofokeng at No.10?

South African football fans will be focusing on an exciting Premier Soccer League outing between log leaders Buccaneers who will be hosting the defending champions at FNB Stadium. A win for Abdeslam Ouaddou's side will extend the gap between the two teams to nine points. Currently, the Soweto giants have a six-point advantage over second-placed Masandawana.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Khumbulani Ncube, Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants

Pirates vs Gallants: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

The Buccaneers are set for yet another top-flight test as Bahlabane Ba Ntwa visit. The league leaders enjoy a 13-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, and this is a testament to how solid they have become since they last lost a game. Indeed, their last defeat came in the CAF Champions League when Saint-Eloi Lupopo eliminated them in a post-match penalty shootout contest in October 2025.

Nkosinathi Sibisi, Abdeslam Ouaddou, Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates

Predicting Pirates XI vs Gallants: Ouaddou to drop Mofokeng again?

The Premier Soccer League momentum is in full swing, and the Sea Robbers lead the standings after 15 games. With Mamelodi Sundowns not far behind – only three points separate them - the Soweto giants would not want to drop points at this juncture of the season. After coming so close over the last seasons, the Buccaneers believe this is the time for them to end Masandawana's dominance in the top flight.

Nedbank Cup: TTM vs Pirates Preview - Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants as they remain in Durban for clash with their opponents from Limpopo at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. They are keen to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2024 and missed out on an opportunity for a third straight title last season when they finished as runners-up. The Buccaneers are also bidding for this trophy for the 11th time and edge closer to Kaizer Chiefs who have won it 14 times.

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