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Are Pirates the real deal? Can they win PSL title?🏆

Having won one trophy this season and currently leading the standings, can the Buccaneers maintain their position at the top until May?

Key players injured! Chiefs & Pirates confirm fresh injury concerns ahead of midweek PSL matches

Amakhosi and Bucs are most likely to be without some of their key players during their midweek matches.

Pirates' predicted XI to face TS Galaxy - Van Rooyen out, Bandile Shandu in?

Bucs will be away in this midweek fixture and Jose Riveiro is likely not to make many changes from the team that saw them record a win over Usuthu.

Deon Hotto, Makhehleni Makhaula and Mohau Nkota, Orlando Pirates

'Technically good' Pirates teenager draws Barcelona star comparisons - 'He reminds of the Brazilian Raphinha'

The youngster is currently the main topic in Mzansi owing to his exploits for the Sea Robbers in top-flight football.

Ex-Senegal star returns to Pirates as 'Krol' takes charge at Soweto giants

The Buccaneers have had to make changes in their feeder club's technical team following Sibiya's departure.

Manqoba Mngqithi, Lucas Ribeiro, Tashreeq Matthews and Iqraam Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns

‘A start of many league defeats for Downs! Mngqithi our weakest link, we miss Mokwena'

The Brazilians suffered their first league defeat of the season when they were upset by Rise and Shine in Limpopo.

Do Pirates have depth to sustain them? Riveiro responds to Mngqithi

The Buccaneers have been doing well across all competitions this season but the Masandawana coach had doubted whether they will go all the way.

Zwane's co-coach 'not in panic mode' despite Pirates loss - 'I have been in worse situations'

The tactician is convinced his team Usuthu will bounce back from a poor start to the 2024-25 campaign.

Mohau Nkota and Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates

Nkota opens up on Rele combo, lauds Bucs legend - Sesane in trouble with 'unhappy' Riveiro?

The Soweto giants are on a good run in the league and are currently leading the race for the league title this season.

Mohau Nkota, Orlando Pirates, October 2024

‘Nkota is the future, very dangerous! Ngezana is better than Sesane’

The Buccaneers have found a new wonderkid in the 19-year-old who is a new revelation after Relebohile Mofokeng.

Nkota fires Pirates atop PSL table as Bucs maintain perfect record with AmaZulu win

The Soweto giants made it five out of five in the league as a teenager became a hero after hitting the back of the net twice.

Ofori hits back at Hunt on foreign goalkeepers - 'You must be the best keeper to play in another country'

The Usuthu custodian and Ghana international has joined the debate about the influx of shot-stoppers from other countries into the PSL.

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Sipho Chaine and Thabiso Sesane, Orlando Pirates

Pirates vs AmaZulu: Preview, Kick-off time & Squad news

GOAL gives you all the details of Bucs' clash with Usuthu in South Africa's top flight football.

Kabelo Dlamini and Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates

Pirates' predicted XI to face AmaZulu: In-form Dlamini to start ahead of Maswanganyi?

The Buccaneers are looking to complete five consecutive PSL wins when they host struggling Usuthu.

AmaZulu ready to hit Pirates where it hurts🏏

AmaZulu visit Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium for a top versus bottom of the Premier Soccer League clash as Usuthu are desperate for points.

Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, August 2024

Riveiro opens up on Makgopa beating Mabasa to become Pirates' new first-choice striker

The 24-year-old has picked himself up his season and could make a return to the Bafana Bafana fold with his current form.

Gavin Hunt, SuperSports United, October 2024

Hunt makes bold claim about Pirates coach - 'You go to jail for that' after brutal injury

The frank former Amakhosi mentor has made a bold claim that involves a Pirates goalkeeping coach and Matsatsantsa's new signing.

Chiefs legend Zwane aims to outclass Pirates once again - 'We can beat anyone'

The outspoken tactician is aiming to cause upset once again to the Buccaneers supporters as AmaZulu look for their first PSL win.

Evidence Makgopa, Deon Hotto and Patrick Maswanganyi, orlando Pirates

Mngqithi doubts Pirates' PSL title resolve - 'Rotation backfired & they don't do well vs smaller teams'

The 53-year-old Masandawana tactician is not fully convinced the Buccaneers can challenge for both domestic and continental glory.

Teboho Mokoena, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Royal AM

Mngqithi 'unhappy' with Downs' performance after Mudau, Lorch & Mokoena return to starting XI

The tactician reflects on his team's performance in South Africa's top-flight football after another crucial win.

'Not acceptable anymore!' Furious ex-Chiefs coach demands Safa & PSL action over poor officiating

There have been complaints about referees in matches, a trend that is frustrating many teams and coaches in the country.

Hunt vs Riveiro: What led to pitchside clash in Pirates vs SuperSport game? 'It is crazy'

The Swanky Boys suffered their third loss in the top tier against the Buccaneers to pile more pressure on the coach and his technical team.

'Pirates & Chiefs ganged up to destroy Hunt! SuperSport will soon fire him - Bucs set to win the PSL title'

Bucs moved to the summit of the PSL table after a victory over Matsatsantsa as they maintained their 100 per cent win record.

From doubts to dominance: Who can stop Downs?

The Brazilians shift focus to the Premier Soccer League where they will face Royal AM on Wednesday.

Mohau Nkota, Orlando Pirates & Neo Rapoo, SuperSport United, October 2024

Pirates beat SuperSport to go top of PSL standings as pressure mounts on ex-Chiefs coach

The PSL action resumed on Tuesday and the Buccaneers picked up where they had left off in the league.

Makaringe reflects on Pirates lessons - 'At Bucs, the motto is to win all'

The 31-year old has found a new lease on life with the Citizens after struggling at Pirates

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