Pirates suffer defeat in five goal thriller
Orlando Pirates we’re forced to endure a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Al-Ittihad Tripoli in their Caf Confederation Cup group stage game at the Martyrs of February Stadium on Sunday evening.
Davids admits Pirates struggled to recover from their Caf commitments
Orlando Pirates co-coach Fadlu Davids says his side struggled with the demands of playing two games in the space of three days, but believes they will get used to it following their 0-0 draw with Golden Arrows.
Highlights: Pirates fail to close gap on Downs while Swallows snatch vital point
Catch up with highlights from Wednesday evening’s DStv Premiership action where Orlando Pirates were held to a 0-0 draw by Golden Arrows while, in the earlier game, Swallows FC scored at the death to earn a point against Stellenbosch.
Pirates held to goalless stalemate by Arrows, Swallows snatch late draw against Stellies
Orlando Pirates produced a blunt display as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Golden Arrows on Wednesday evening while, in the earlier game, Swallows FC scored a late equaliser to earn a point against Stellenbosch.
Sundowns, Pirates kept apart in Nedbank Cup round-of-16 draw
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns were kept apart in the draw for the round of 16 in the Nedbank Cup on Monday night, with the Brazilians handed a favourable draw against third-tier opposition.
Caf highlights: Pirates off to winning start, AmaZulu suffer defeat in opener
Catch highlights of this past weekend’s action as Orlando Pirates claimed a 2-0 win over JS Saoura in the Caf Confederation Cup, while AmaZulu fell to a 1-0 defeat by Raja Casablanca in their Caf Champions League opener.
Jele, Shandu fire Orlando Pirates to victory in Caf Confed Cup opener
Orlando Pirates opened their Caf Confederation Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Algerian outfit JS Saoura at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday evening.
Benni: I counted three penalties
AmaZulu head coach Benni McCarthy believes his side should have been awarded penalties during their defeat by Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup this past Sunday afternoon.
Ncikazi: We see the progress we have made
Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi expected a challenging game against AmaZulu, but was delighted to see his side overcome Benni McCarthy’s men in the Nedbank Cup last 32 this past Sunday afternoon.
Nedbank Cup highlights: Pirates edge AmaZulu to advance
Catch the highlights of this past Sunday’s Nedbank Cup action as Orlando Pirates managed to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup last 32 at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.