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Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates

Marcelo, Shonga guide Pirates to victory

Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 victory against Polokwane City in their Absa Premiership encounter courtesy of goals by Marcelo da Silva and Justin Shonga, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs

Pirates claim Soweto derby bragging rights

Goals by Innocent Maela and Vincent Pule saw Orlando Pirates come from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Milutin Sredojevic, head coach and Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates, Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs and coach Giovanni Solinas

Watch: Full Soweto derby press conference

Watch as Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic and captain Happy Jele, as well as Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas and captain Itumeleng Khune speak to the media ahead of the Soweto derby.

Orlando Pirates duo Xola Mlambo and Vincent Pule

Five players who could star for Pirates in the Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will be looking at their star players to stand up and be counted in what is the biggest game on the South African football calendar, the Soweto Derby. FourFourTwo SA writer DEAN WORKMAN explores the five players who could star for the Buccaneers.

Wits down Pirates

Pirates’ own goal voodoo continues in Wits defeat

Orlando Pirates suffered their first league loss of the season courtesy of a 1-0 loss to Bidvest Wits courtesy of Gladwin Shitolo’s own goal at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Orlando Pirates v Highlands Park

Sandilands concedes howler in Pirates draw

Goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands conceded a howler as Orlando Pirates played to a 1-1 draw against Highlands Park in their Absa Premiership encounter at the Orlando Stadium, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.