Gabuza hands Micho winning start at Pirates
Thamsanqa Gabuza’s first-half header gave Orlando Pirates a 1-0 win in their opening Absa Premiership encounter on Saturday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
We will approach it like a CL final – Micho
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says that his side will approach their Absa Premiership opener against Chippa United like a Champions League final.
Pirates announce new captain
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that defender Thabo Matlaba will serve as the club’s captain for the 2017-18 campaign, with Abbubaker Mobara serving as his deputy.
Pirates to announce new captain
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic is expected to announce the new club captain ahead of their Absa Premiership clash against Chippa United on Saturday.
Pirates confirm Fernandez, Daniel exits
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that goalkeeper coach Rowen Fernandez and Nigerian shot-stopper Emmanuel Daniel have left the Soweto giants.
Johannes wary of Wits threat
Cape Town City defender Robyn Johannes says they are bracing themselves for the encounter against Absa Premiership champions Bidvest Wits.
Six players released by Pirates
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Maselealo Seanego, Sello Jaftha, Roger Majafa, Lindokuhle Mtshali, Donald Mokondolela and Siyanda Ngubo been released by the club.
Lebese, Manyisa replacing Dolly and Modise – Mosimane
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was pleased with the showing of debutants Oupa Manyisa and George Lebese, despite their loss against Maritzburg United in the MTN8 quarter-finals.
Benni counting on former Chiefs and Pirates man
Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says he will be counting on former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates forward Lehlohonolo Majoro to be the go-to-guy for goals in the new season.
Former Sundowns coach joins Pirates
Orlando Pirates confirmed the arrival of former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena, who will serve as assistant coach to Milutin Sredojevic for the upcoming Absa Premiership season.