Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates

1st in South African Premier Division
Berkane sink Pirates to seal African Confederation Cup title Berkane sink Pirates to seal African Confederation Cup title

Renaissance Berkane beat Orlando Pirates 5-4 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final of the African Confederation Cup.

Former Orlando Pirates fitness guru wants Everton in the Champions League Former Orlando Pirates fitness guru wants Everton in the Champions League

Franck Plaine has three Master's degrees and top level experience. Can the former Orlando Pirates fitness guru return Everton Women to former glory?

South African Premier Division preview - Will Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates unseat Mamelodi Sundowns? South African Premier Division preview - Will Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates unseat Mamelodi Sundowns?

Who can challenge Mamelodi Sundowns as the Brazillians set out to claim their fifth successive South African Premier Division crown?

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi focused on forgiveness over fury in wake of South African riots Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi focused on forgiveness over fury in wake of South African riots

Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi's restaurant was destroyed by looters recently, but he is focused on rebuilding over retribution.

South African football confirms return with Nedbank Cup seminals on August 8, PSL resumes three days later South African football confirms return with Nedbank Cup seminals on August 8, PSL resumes three days later

South Africa's season will resume with the Nedbank Cup semifinals on Aug. 8, before the Premier Soccer League recommences three days later.

Former Chiefs, Pirates star Marc Batchelor shot dead Former Chiefs, Pirates star Marc Batchelor shot dead

Former South African football player Marc Batchelor was shot dead outside his home in Johannesburg on Monday, police have confirmed.

Micho's Orlando Pirates title mission nears completion Micho's Orlando Pirates title mission nears completion

Orlando Pirates are on the brink of winning the South African PSL after seven years without a title, validating coach Milutin Sredojevic's efforts.

Soweto derby loss for Chiefs comes as no surprise Soweto derby loss for Chiefs comes as no surprise

Chiefs have now gone 11 games without a win against Pirates, a new Soweto Derby record for either side.

Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Orlando Pirates: Player Ratings Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Orlando Pirates: Player Ratings

How did the Chiefs and Pirates players fare in Saturday's Soweto Derby?

Pirates sweat over fitness of international stars ahead of Soweto Derby Pirates sweat over fitness of international stars ahead of Soweto Derby

The fitness of his international players has Orlando Pirates coach Micho Sredojevic concerned ahead of Saturday's clash against Kaizer Chiefs.

South African Premier Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Orlando Pirates 7 +11 21
2 Mamelodi Sundowns 7 +11 18
3 Polokwane City 7 0 13
4 Stellenbosch 7 +4 12
5 Sekhukhune United 5 +3 10
6 Chippa United 7 -1 10
7 SuperSport United 7 -3 8
8 Kaizer Chiefs 5 +1 7
9 Royal AM 7 0 7
10 Golden Arrows 6 -1 7
11 Magesi FC 6 -2 6
12 Richards Bay 7 -4 5
13 Cape Town City 5 -5 5
14 Marumo Gallants 6 -6 4
15 Amazulu 5 -3 3
16 TS Galaxy 6 -5 2
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
17 Evidence Makgo.. 4 6 0
33 Mohau Nkota 2 5 0
14 Monnapule Sale.. 2 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
38 Relebohile Rat.. 3 7 1
7 Deon Hotto 1 7 1
36 Thabiso Sesane 1 7 0