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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.

Paseka Mako and Reeve Frosler, Kaizer Chiefs

Popular analyst surprised Pirates let 'best in the country' join rivals Chiefs

The Glamour Boys made a total of 11 new signings, among them two former Buccaneers stars who have made an isntant impact at the club.

Pirates' star praised for his Messi-Ronaldo-like attitude - 'He has a history of his own'

Although his position in the first team looked uncertain when the season began, the star played a crucial role as the Sea Robbers stamped authority on the domestic trophy. His hunger and determination have been picked as traits that set him apart.

Eric Tinkler, Sekhukhune United, September 2025

Bullish Tinkler adamant Sekhukhune can win PSL after beating Chiefs! Takes jibe at 'poor Sundowns'

Babina Noko have started the season excellently, which has seen them lead the race for the crown.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

Overlooked for U20 WC? No problem! Pirates' Mbokazi picked as PSL's most exciting talent

The Sea Robber has been a sensation both for the club and the national team because of his consistency and work rate. However, he has been overlooked by the Amajita head coach, who did not include him in his U20 World Cup squad.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Cyriel Dessers, South Africa vs Nigeria

Mbokazi, Campbell to miss World Cup with Chiefs and Sundowns dominating squad selection

Mzansi are among the teams that have qualified for the prestigious tournament hoping to bring glory to the country after continental triumph.

Who'll don the famous jersey number 10? Mbule, Appollis & the rest of Pirates players learn CAFCL shirt numbers

The Buccaneers kick off their CAF Champions League campaign this weekend with a Preliminary Round clash against Lesotho’s Lioli FC at Free State Stadium, reigniting their quest for a second continental crown.

Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Stellenbosch FC, September 2025

Busy Chiefs' offer to sign Stellenbosch's midfield genius Mthiyane revealed

It has been revealed that the former Milford star has keen admirers at the Naturena-based giants after making a good start to life in the PSL. Mthinyane has quickly established himself as a key player for Steve Barker's side who are a selling club.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Thalente Mbatha, Orlando Pirates

Pirates' 'strong boy' lauded for ignoring the 'hype' after consistent displays

The Buccaneers have been doing well for the last couple of seasons across all competitions. Youngsters have taken the mandate to steer the Soweto giants, and the country at large to greater heights.

Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

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.

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Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

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.

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.

Mbokazi not fit for England, but he can try Spain, Portugal or France - 'EPL favours taller centre-backs'

The Bucs' defender is one of the players tipped to make big moves out of the country soon, but he has been discouraged from seeing England as the best destination.

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

Daniel Mudau with 390.

Daniel Mudau with 172.

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