Lorch excited ahead of first final at Pirates
Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch has revealed his joy at having a shot at winning his first piece of silverware at the club when they take on Baroka FC in the Telkom Knockout final on Saturday.
It’s painful to lose the derby – Solinas
Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas has apologised to the Amakhosi faithfuls following their exit from the Telkom Knockout.
Five things learned as Pirates beat Chiefs in TKO semi
Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the semi-final of the Telkom Knockout, a result which sees the Buccaneers take one step closing to ending their four-year trophy drought. FourFourTwo SA writer DEAN WORKMAN has picked out five things we learned from the encounter.
We deserved to go to the final – Sredojevic
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic felt that his side deserved to advance to the final following their impressive showing against Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout.
Player Ratings: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates
Vincent Pule, Xola Mlambo and Thembinkosi Lorch player a starring role for Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 victory over rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout in Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.
Best and Worst: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates
Mario Booysen had an afternoon to forget, while Vincent Pule and Xola Mlambo continued their excellent run of form as Orlando Pirates booked their spot in the Telkom Knockout final with a 2-1 win against Kaizer Chiefs, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. Best: Thembinkosi Lorch: 8/10 His pace, off-the-ball movement and trickery caused the Chiefs defence all sorts of problems. The winger… Read more →
Five Pirates players to watch in the Soweto derby
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs do battle in the Soweto derby this weekend, with a place in the Telkom Knockout final on the line. In a game of such magnitude, both clubs will require their star players to stand up. FourFourTwo SA writer DEAN WORKMAN has picked out five Pirates player who could make the difference.
Player Rating: Bafana Bafana 1-1 Nigeria
Bafana Bafana will have to wait until their final Group E games to secure their Afcon qualification after their 1-1 draw against Nigeria at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.
Pirates star claims Sundowns were playing mind games
Orlando Pirates attacker Thembinkosi Lorch claims that Mamelodi Sundowns’ theatrics in the goalless draw between the teams occurred to throw Pirates off their game.
Six players to watch as Sundowns face Pirates
FourFourTwoSA writer DYLAN APPOLIS picks out six players who could play a starring role when Mamelodi Sundowns welcome Orlando Pirates in the Absa Premiership on Saturday.